にほんの うち (Japanese Home)
Japanese houses are much smaller than a typical American house. Another word for うち is いえ (house). Since space is limited in Japan, many universities in urban areas do not have extensive りょう (dormitories). Instead, students live off campus in an アパート(apartment) and commute to the campus.
Once you get inside, you take off your shoes at げんかん (an entrance area to the house) as shown in the picture. When you take off your shoes, make sure you put them neatly together and turn them around so that the shoes face outward. |