Translation guide
The lower edge of a roof that overhangs the walls. In Japanese, the most common word is 軒 (のき). This guide covers architectural terms and related expressions.
eaves
The overhanging lower edge of a roof.
The standard word for eaves in Japanese. Used in both everyday and technical contexts.
軒から雨水が滴り落ちている。
Rainwater is dripping from the eaves.
That house has deep eaves.
Refers to eaves, especially when emphasizing the overhang or a small roof-like structure over a window or door. Can also mean a visor or awning.
The eaves above the window block the sunlight.
The edge or tip of the eaves. Often used when referring to the area directly under the eaves.
Swallows built a nest under the eaves.
The space or area beneath the overhanging roof.
Literally 'under the eaves'. Commonly used to describe the sheltered area next to a building.
We took shelter from the rain under the eaves.
A channel along the eaves to carry off rainwater.
We replaced the eaves gutter with a new one.