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くら

N2storehouse · warehouse

Examples

収穫した米を風通しのよい倉に納めた。

古い倉を改装して展示室として使っている。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: Written 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.

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