Translation guide
A small house for children to play in, or a toy house. In Japanese, this is usually expressed with specific terms for children's play structures or dollhouses.
A small house or structure where children can play, often in a garden or playground.
Literally 'play hut', a common term for a small playhouse for children.
庭に遊び小屋を作った。
We built a playhouse in the garden.
A miniature toy house for dolls.
A building where plays are performed; a theater.
Directly translating 'playhouse' as 遊び家 (asobi ie) is not natural. Use the specific terms above depending on context.
Means 'children's house', often used for playhouses in parks or kindergartens.
公園に子供の家がある。
There is a playhouse in the park.
Loanword from English, commonly used for commercial or branded playhouses.
子供にプレイハウスを買ってあげた。
I bought a playhouse for my child.
Standard loanword for dollhouse.
彼女はドールハウスを集めている。
She collects dollhouses.
Literally 'doll's house', a more traditional term, also used for Ibsen's play.
人形の家を手作りした。
I made a dollhouse by hand.
General term for theater or playhouse.
その劇場は来月オープンする。
The playhouse will open next month.
Traditional term for a small theater, often for kabuki or local plays.
村の芝居小屋で公演があった。
There was a performance at the village playhouse.