隔壁

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Spelling: 隔壁. Reading: かくへき. Core meaning: bulkhead; partition wall.
• Basic usage: Representative examples: 船の構造模型では隔壁が赤く塗られている / 倉庫の二つの区画を隔壁で分けた.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Ship bulkhead and partition wall
  • A wall dividing a ship for structural safety is a “bulkhead,” while a wall dividing warehouse sections is a “partition wall.” Both are solid barriers that separate spaces.