Translation guide
A pavilion is a light, often ornamental building used for shelter, exhibitions, or gatherings. In Japanese, the word depends on the type and purpose: traditional garden structures, temporary event tents, or large exhibition halls.
A small, open-sided, often decorative building in a garden, park, or temple grounds, used for resting or tea ceremonies.
A general term for a small, open-sided pavilion or arbor in a garden or park, often with a thatched or tiled roof.
公園のあずまやで休憩した。
We rested in the pavilion in the park.
Often used in names of traditional pavilions, especially in gardens or scenic spots. Can be a suffix.
この庭園には小さな亭がある。
There is a small pavilion in this garden.
A more literary or technical term for a garden pavilion with a roof supported by four pillars. Rare in everyday speech.
池のほとりに四阿が建てられた。
A pavilion was built by the pond.
A large tent or temporary building used for exhibitions, trade shows, or outdoor events.
Commonly used for any large tent, including event pavilions. Often combined with other words.
展示会場には大きなテントが張られた。
A large pavilion was set up at the exhibition venue.
Direct loanword from English, used for national or thematic pavilions at expos, or temporary exhibition structures.
Literally 'temporary exhibition hall', used for temporary pavilions built for specific events.
仮設展示場が来月完成する。
The temporary pavilion will be completed next month.
A large, often architecturally distinctive building used for exhibitions, sports, or conventions.
General term for an exhibition hall or pavilion, often part of a larger complex.
美術館の隣に新しい展示館ができた。
A new pavilion was built next to the art museum.
Also used for permanent structures, especially in names like '〇〇パビリオン'.
このパビリオンでは最新技術が展示されている。
The latest technology is exhibited in this pavilion.
A separate or semi-detached section of a larger building, often for a specific purpose like a hospital ward or sports facility.
Means 'annex' or 'detached building', used for a pavilion that is part of a larger complex.
病院の別館に新しい病棟ができた。
A new ward was built in the hospital's pavilion.
Suffix meaning 'building' or 'wing', often used in compounds like 'スポーツ棟' (sports pavilion).
学校の体育館はスポーツ棟にある。
The school gym is in the sports pavilion.
Use あずまや for traditional Japanese garden structures. Use パビリオン for modern exhibition spaces, especially at expos or themed events. テント is best for temporary tent-like pavilions.
While パビリオン is understood, it can sound like a direct translation. For garden structures, あずまや is more natural. For building wings, use 別館 or 〜棟.
万博の日本パビリオンは人気だった。
The Japan pavilion at the expo was popular.