Translation guide
A protective roof built over cultural assets or historic sites to shield them from weather and damage.
A roofed structure built to protect an archaeological site, historic building, or cultural asset from the elements.
The most common term for a protective roof or shelter built over a cultural asset or archaeological site. Used in heritage conservation contexts.
この遺跡には大きな覆屋がかけられている。
A large protective roof has been built over this archaeological site.
Specifically a roofed structure protecting a temple hall or shrine building. Often used for historic wooden structures.
A temporary roof erected over a building or site while restoration work is carried out.
A temporary protective shelter used during restoration or construction. Commonly seen at historic sites.
修理中は仮設覆屋で建物全体を覆います。
During repairs, the entire building is covered with a temporary protective shelter.
覆屋 is the standard term for a permanent protective roof over cultural assets. For temporary structures during construction, use 仮設覆屋 or 工事用覆屋.
The old temple hall is protected by a sheltering roof structure.
A preservation shelter, emphasizing the conservation purpose. Common in official documents.
保存覆屋の設計が始まった。
The design of the preservation shelter has begun.
Literally 'protective roof'. A more generic term, sometimes used for simpler structures.
石像の上に保護屋根が設置された。
A protective roof was installed over the stone statue.
A construction shelter, specifically for work purposes. Often seen at temple or shrine renovations.
工事用覆屋が取り外され、本殿の姿が現れた。
The construction shelter was removed, revealing the main shrine building.