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.
軒
eaves
The overhanging lower edge of a roof.
The standard word for eaves in Japanese. Used in both everyday and technical contexts.
Rainwater is dripping from the eaves.
あの家は軒が深い。
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.
窓の上の庇が日差しを遮っている。
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.
軒先にツバメが巣を作った。
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.
雨宿りに軒下に入った。
We took shelter from the rain under the eaves.
A channel along the eaves to carry off rainwater.
Rain gutter or eaves trough. The standard term for the channel that collects and directs rainwater from the roof.
雨樋が詰まっているので掃除しなければ。
The eaves trough is clogged, so I have to clean it.
Specifically the gutter attached to the eaves. Less common than 雨樋 but more precise.
We replaced the eaves gutter with a new one.