noun
storage room; storeroom; closet
A small room or closet used for storage, often found in traditional Japanese houses. Not a modern walk-in closet.
祖母の家には納戸があって、古い道具がしまってある。
My grandmother's house has a storage room where old tools are kept.
納戸から布団を出してきてください。
Please get the futon out of the storeroom.
noun
Abbreviation of 納戸色, a traditional Japanese color name for a muted grayish blue. Used mainly in color contexts.
See also: 納戸色
この着物の地色は納戸です。
The base color of this kimono is grayish blue.
納 (store, put away) + 戸 (door). Originally referred to a room with a door for storing household goods.