Translation guide
A space or room used for storing things, such as a closet, shed, warehouse, or designated storage space in a home or building.
Referring to a room, closet, or shed used for storing household items, tools, or general belongings.
A storage shed or small storage room, often separate from the main living area. Commonly used for garden tools, seasonal items, etc.
庭に物置を置いています。
We have a storage shed in the garden.
Refers to storage space or the act of storing things. Often used in the context of built-in closets, cabinets, or storage solutions in a house.
このアパートは収納が少ないです。
This apartment has little storage space.
A warehouse or large storage building, typically for commercial or industrial use. Not for household storage.
商品は倉庫に保管されています。
The goods are stored in the warehouse.
Referring to a specific storage area within a home, such as a closet, pantry, or attic space.
A traditional Japanese closet with sliding doors, used for storing futons, bedding, and clothes. Common in Japanese-style rooms.
布団は押入れにしまってください。
Please put the futon away in the closet.
A small storage room or closet in a house, often used for miscellaneous items. Less common in modern apartments.
Referring to a designated storage space like a locker, compartment, or storage unit.
A locker, often found in schools, gyms, or stations. Used for temporary storage of personal items.
駅のロッカーに荷物を預けました。
I left my luggage in a station locker.
A general term for a storage compartment or container, such as a cupboard or bin. Can be built-in or freestanding.
物置 is a small shed or storage room for household use, while 倉庫 is a large warehouse for commercial or industrial storage. Do not use 倉庫 for a garden shed.
物置に自転車を入れています。
I keep my bicycle in the storage shed.
倉庫で働いています。
I work in a warehouse.
The English phrase 'storage area' is broad. In Japanese, you need to specify the type of storage space. Using a generic translation like 貯蔵エリア (ちょぞうエリア) sounds unnatural. Choose the word that fits the context.
キッチンにもっと収納が必要です。
We need more storage area in the kitchen.
地下室が物置になっています。
The storage area is in the basement.
A Western-style closet, typically with a hanging rod and shelves. Used for clothes and accessories.
新しいクローゼットを設置しました。
We installed a new closet.
I keep seasonal decorations in the storage room.
この物入れには掃除道具が入っています。
This storage compartment contains cleaning tools.