Translation guide
The art or practice of designing and decorating the interior spaces of buildings. In Japanese, this concept is often expressed with loanwords or native terms depending on context.
Referring to the field, profession, or study of interior design.
The most direct and common term for interior design as a field or profession. A loanword from English.
彼女はインテリアデザインを勉強しています。
She is studying interior design.
A more Japanese-sounding alternative, literally 'room interior design'. Used in formal or technical contexts.
この会社は室内デザインを専門としています。
This company specializes in interior design.
Refers specifically to interior coordination or styling, often used in the context of home decoration services.
インテリアコーディネートの資格を取りました。
I got a qualification in interior coordination.
Focusing on the aesthetic and decorative aspects of arranging a living space.
A common abbreviation for interior design or decoration. Often used in everyday conversation about home styling.
新しいアパートのインテリアを考えるのが楽しい。
It's fun to think about the interior design of my new apartment.
Literally 'room decoration'. A more casual, native Japanese phrase for decorating a room.
部屋の飾り付けに時間をかけすぎた。
I spent too much time on the room decoration.
Describing the overall look or style of an interior space.
Used to talk about a particular interior design style, like 'modern interior style'.
和風のインテリアスタイルが好きです。
I like Japanese-style interior design.
Refers to interior finishing or fixtures, often used in real estate or construction to describe the interior of a building.
このマンションは内装がきれいです。
This apartment has nice interior design.
インテリア is a broad, everyday term for interior decoration and style. 内装 refers more to the physical interior finishing of a building, like walls, floors, and fixtures, and is common in real estate listings.
インテリアにこだわっています。
I'm particular about interior design.
内装はすべてリフォーム済みです。
The interior has been completely renovated.
A formal term for interior decoration, often used in architectural or design contexts.
このホテルの室内装飾は豪華だ。
The interior decoration of this hotel is luxurious.