Translation guide
A room leading to a larger or more important room, often used for waiting. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with specific architectural terms or descriptive phrases.
A room where visitors wait before entering a main audience hall, temple, or formal space.
General term for a waiting room or anteroom, used in formal settings like offices, temples, or event venues.
A smaller room that serves as an entryway to a larger room, such as in a suite or apartment.
Literally 'front room', used for an antechamber in architectural or technical contexts.
控え室 implies a more formal or private waiting area, often associated with ceremonies, business meetings, or backstage areas. 待合室 is a general waiting room found in public facilities like hospitals or stations.
来客は控え室でお待ちください。
Please wait in the anteroom.
Waiting room, commonly used in stations, hospitals, or offices. Less formal than 控え室.
診察の前に待合室でお待ちください。
Please wait in the waiting room before your examination.
Traditional Japanese architectural term for an anteroom or next room, often in a suite of rooms.
客は次ノ間で待たされた。
The guest was made to wait in the anteroom.
このアパートには小さな前室がある。
This apartment has a small antechamber.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'entrance room', used when explaining the function of an antechamber.
入口の間で靴を脱いでください。
Please take off your shoes in the antechamber.