WORD DETAIL
倉
くら
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Written
倉and readくら, it is a storehouse built for keeping rice, goods, or other materials over time. - Basic usage: It holds harvested rice in ventilated conditions and can be renovated into an exhibition room.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Purpose-built storehouse rather than temporary space
- The word often suggests a separate traditional building intended primarily for storage.

