庭園

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 庭園 (ていえん) is a noun for a landscaped garden arranged with elements such as plants, paths, ponds, or bridges.
• Basic usage: It often describes a substantial garden attached to a museum or large building and the features within it.
  • 美術館の裏に広い庭園がある。 — There is a large garden behind the museum.
  • 庭園の池には白い橋が架かっている。 — A white bridge crosses the garden pond.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Yard and landscaped garden
  • 庭 broadly includes a household yard, while 庭園 more strongly suggests a garden deliberately arranged for viewing or use.