Translation guide
A 'godown' is a warehouse or storage building, especially in South and Southeast Asia. In Japanese, the closest equivalent is a traditional storehouse called a 'kura' (倉), but modern warehouses are usually 'sōko' (倉庫).
A traditional, often fireproof, storehouse with thick earthen walls, used for storing valuables like rice, sake, or documents.
A traditional Japanese storehouse, often with thick plaster walls. It evokes a historical or cultural image.
この町には古い倉がたくさん残っている。
Many old storehouses remain in this town.
An alternative kanji for 'kura', often used in proper names or to emphasize a storehouse for valuables.
酒蔵を見学した。
I toured a sake brewery (literally 'sake storehouse').
A large building for storing goods, typically in a commercial or industrial context.
The standard word for a modern warehouse or storage facility.
商品は倉庫に保管されています。
The goods are stored in the warehouse.
A distribution warehouse, specifically for logistics.
新しい物流倉庫が郊外に建設された。
A new distribution warehouse was built in the suburbs.
A small, simple building for storing tools, equipment, or personal items.
A storage shed or closet, often found in homes or gardens.
庭の物置に自転車を入れている。
I keep my bicycle in the garden shed.
A barn or outbuilding for storing farm produce or equipment; can also mean a shed.
納屋に農具をしまってある。
The farming tools are stored in the barn.
An area known for its warehouses, often historical or converted into shops and restaurants.
A warehouse district, often used to describe trendy areas with converted warehouses.
倉庫街にはおしゃれなカフェがたくさんある。
There are many stylish cafes in the warehouse district.
The English word 'godown' is not commonly used outside of South/Southeast Asia. In Japanese, always use the appropriate term like 倉庫 (sōko) or 倉 (kura) depending on context.