Translation and Meaning of: 物置き - monooki

The Japanese word 「物置き」 (monooki) is composed of two distinct kanji: 「物」 (mono), which means "thing" or "object," and 「置き」 (oki), which comes from the verb 「置く」 (oku), meaning "to place" or "to put something somewhere." Together, these characters convey the idea of a place where things are placed or stored, a storage room or warehouse. The etymology of the word clearly communicates its practical function in daily life.

In daily life, a 「物置き」 refers to an area or piece of furniture dedicated to the storage of items that are not in immediate use. It can range from a large storage space, similar to a shed, to a simple cabinet in the corner of a room. This concept is imbued in Japanese culture of space optimization and organization, reflecting a practical approach, especially in more compact residential spaces.

Common Types of 物置き

• 室内物置き (Shitsunai Monooki): A storage space inside the house, like a closet or a cupboard.
• 屋外物置き (Okugai Monooki): External structures, usually made of metal or plastic, used to store gardening tools, bicycles, among others.

While the term itself may seem simple, the application and types of 「物置き」 reflect the adaptability of the Japanese language and culture as urban spaces become more restrictive. The concept of a storage unit or space is not exclusive to Japan, but the efficiency and design often found in these are thoughts that can be inspiring. Whether it's a built-in cabinet or a standalone storage unit, the idea is to maximize space without compromising aesthetics or functionality.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 倉庫 (Souko) - Warehouse, storage
• 貯蔵庫 (Chozouko) - Storage deposit, place to keep goods
• 保管庫 (Hokan ko) - Storage location, safe space to store items
• 保管場所 (Hokan basho) - Specific storage location for items
• 保管倉庫 (Hokan souko) - Warehouse designated for the security of valuable items
• 倉庫室 (Souko-shitsu) - Warehouse, internal space dedicated to storage.
• 倉庫場 (Souko-ba) - Warehouse area, external space for storage
• 倉庫部屋 (Souko heya) - Room or warehouse area, private space within the warehouse
• 貯蔵場所 (Chozou basho) - Storage location for supplies or food
• 保管所 (Hokan sho) - General storage location, space for various items

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物置き

Romaji: monooki
Kana: ものおき
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n2, jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: Storeroom

Meaning in English: storeroom

Definition: A room or place to store or keep things.

Example Sentences - (物置き) monooki

See below some example sentences:

物置きにはたくさんの物が入っています。

Mokowatari ni wa takusan no mono ga haitte imasu

There are many things in the pantry.

• 物置き (mokuroki) - a closet or storage space for objects
• に (ni) - a particle that indicates the location of the object
• は (wa) - a particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, the closet
• たくさんの (takusan no) - an adjective meaning "many" or "very"
• 物 (mono) - objects or things
• が (ga) - a particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case, the objects inside the closet
• 入っています (haitte imasu) - a verb meaning "to be inside", indicating that the objects are inside the closet