Translation guide
A roof with slopes on all four sides, common in traditional Japanese architecture. The main Japanese term is 寄棟屋根 (yosemune yane), but learners may also encounter 方形屋根 (hōgyō yane) in technical contexts.
The standard architectural term for a roof with four sloping sides.
The most common and standard term for a hip roof in Japanese. Used in architecture, construction, and everyday descriptions.
Specifically referring to hip roofs in traditional Japanese buildings, often with distinct names based on style.
Short for 寄棟屋根, commonly used in historical or architectural contexts. Refers to the hip roof style itself.
This house has a hip roof.
A more technical or formal term for a hip roof, literally 'square-shaped roof'. Often used in architectural documents.
The temple's hip roof is beautiful.
The hip roof is a traditional Japanese roof shape.
A specific type of hip-and-gable roof (irimoya) often seen in temples and shrines. Not a pure hip roof, but related and culturally significant.
入母屋 is a hip-and-gable roof, not a pure hip roof. Use only when referring to that specific style.
An irimoya roof combines hip and gable styles.