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.
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.
A more literary or technical term for a garden pavilion with a roof supported by four pillars. Rare in everyday speech.
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.
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.
A separate or semi-detached section of a larger building, often for a specific purpose like a hospital ward or sports facility.
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.
There is a small pavilion in this garden.
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.
The Japan pavilion at the expo was popular.
Literally 'temporary exhibition hall', used for temporary pavilions built for specific events.
The temporary pavilion will be completed next month.
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'.
The latest technology is exhibited in this pavilion.
Means 'annex' or 'detached building', used for a pavilion that is part of a larger complex.
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).
The school gym is in the sports pavilion.