Translation guide
A designated area for parking a vehicle, ranging from a single marked spot to a larger lot.
駐車スペースはどこですか？
Where is the parking space?
駐車場はありますか？
Is there a parking lot?
Referring to one individual parking space, often in a lot or on the street.
The most common and neutral term for a single parking space. Used in everyday conversation and signage.
この駐車スペースは狭いですね。
This parking space is narrow, isn't it?
空いている駐車スペースを探しています。
I'm looking for an empty parking space.
A more formal or technical term, often used in official documents or parking lot layouts. Emphasizes the delineated area.
駐車区画の線が消えかかっています。
The lines of the parking space are fading.
Loanword from English, often used in casual contexts or in names of paid parking lots.
あのパーキングスペースはいつも空いてるよ。
That parking space is always available.
Referring to a larger area designated for parking, such as a lot or garage.
The standard word for a parking lot or parking area. Can refer to both outdoor lots and multi-story garages.
この駐車場は有料ですか？
Is this parking lot paid?
駅の近くに大きな駐車場があります。
There is a large parking lot near the station.
Short for 'parking lot', common in casual speech and signage. Often used in compound words like コインパーキング (coin parking).
Less common loanword, sometimes used in names of facilities or in tourist areas.
ホテルのカーパークは地下にあります。
The hotel's car park is underground.
Referring to a parking space assigned to a specific person or purpose, such as at an apartment or office.
A monthly rental parking space. Very common in urban areas. Often abbreviated as 月極 (つきぎめ) on signs.
月極駐車場を借りたいです。
I want to rent a monthly parking space.
このマンションには月極駐車場がありますか？
Does this apartment have monthly parking spaces?
A dedicated or exclusive parking space, often for residents or employees.
このビルには社員専用駐車スペースがあります。
This building has parking spaces reserved for employees.
駐車スペース refers to a single parking spot, while 駐車場 refers to the entire parking lot or facility. Use 駐車スペース when pointing out one space, and 駐車場 when talking about the location as a whole.
あの駐車スペースに停めてください。
Please park in that parking space.
この駐車場は広いですね。
This parking lot is spacious, isn't it?
パーキング is a casual abbreviation and often appears in compound words like コインパーキング (coin-operated parking) or パーキングメーター (parking meter). It's fine for everyday speech but may sound too informal in business settings.
駐車スペースが見つかりませんでした。
I couldn't find a parking space.
この駐車スペースは障害者用です。
This parking space is reserved for disabled drivers.
あそこにパーキングがあるよ。
There's a parking lot over there.