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鶏舎

けいしゃ

N1chicken coop · henhouse

Examples

農場の鶏舎から元気な鳴き声が聞こえる。

父は古い鶏舎の屋根を修理した。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 鶏舎 is read as けいしゃ and is a noun for a building or enclosure used to keep chickens.
  • Basic usage: A sound source appears in 鶏舎から, while a part of the building appears in 鶏舎の屋根.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Building and chickens
    • 鶏舎 denotes the structure where chickens are kept, not the birds themselves.
  • Difference from 小屋
    • 小屋 broadly means a hut or small shed, while 鶏舎 specifically identifies a chicken-keeping facility.

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