Translation guide
A space or room used for storing things, such as a closet, shed, warehouse, or designated storage space in a home or building.
Referring to a room, closet, or shed used for storing household items, tools, or general belongings.
A storage shed or small storage room, often separate from the main living area. Commonly used for garden tools, seasonal items, etc.
We have a storage shed in the garden.
Refers to storage space or the act of storing things. Often used in the context of built-in closets, cabinets, or storage solutions in a house.
A warehouse or large storage building, typically for commercial or industrial use. Not for household storage.
Referring to a specific storage area within a home, such as a closet, pantry, or attic space.
A traditional Japanese closet with sliding doors, used for storing futons, bedding, and clothes. Common in Japanese-style rooms.
Please put the futon away in the closet.
A Western-style closet, typically with a hanging rod and shelves. Used for clothes and accessories.
A small storage room or closet in a house, often used for miscellaneous items. Less common in modern apartments.
Referring to a designated storage space like a locker, compartment, or storage unit.
A locker, often found in schools, gyms, or stations. Used for temporary storage of personal items.
I left my luggage in a station locker.
A general term for a storage compartment or container, such as a cupboard or bin. Can be built-in or freestanding.
物置 is a small shed or storage room for household use, while 倉庫 is a large warehouse for commercial or industrial storage. Do not use 倉庫 for a garden shed.
I keep my bicycle in the storage shed.
I work in a warehouse.
The English phrase 'storage area' is broad. In Japanese, you need to specify the type of storage space. Using a generic translation like 貯蔵エリア (ちょぞうエリア) sounds unnatural. Choose the word that fits the context.
We need more storage area in the kitchen.
The storage area is in the basement.
このアパートは収納が少ないです。
This apartment has little storage space.
The goods are stored in the warehouse.
We installed a new closet.
I keep seasonal decorations in the storage room.
This storage compartment contains cleaning tools.