also: ちょんわで
noun
Blue House; Cheong Wa Dae
Official residence of the president of South Korea. The Japanese name 青瓦台 literally means 'blue tile roof'.
青瓦台は韓国の大統領官邸です。
The Blue House is the official residence of the president of South Korea.
青瓦台の前で記者会見が行われた。
A press conference was held in front of the Blue House.
From Korean 청와대 (Cheong Wa Dae), meaning 'blue tile pavilion'. The Japanese form 青瓦台 is a direct kanji translation.