Translation guide
A room used for storing things. In Japanese, the most common word is 物置 (monooki), but other terms like 倉庫 (souko) and 納戸 (nando) are used depending on size, location, and purpose.
A small room or space in a house or apartment for storing household items, tools, etc.
The most common word for a small storage room or shed, often attached to a house or in a garden. Used for storing tools, seasonal items, etc.
I built a storage shed in the garden.
I put the vacuum cleaner in the storage room.
A traditional Japanese storage room, often a small room inside a house without windows, used for storing clothes, bedding, and household goods. Less common in modern apartments.
My grandmother's house has a storage room where the futons are kept.
Refers to storage space in general, often used in real estate listings. Not a room per se, but can mean a storage room when combined with 部屋 (へや).
This apartment has a lot of storage space.
A large room or building for storing goods, inventory, or equipment, often in commercial or industrial contexts.
A warehouse or large storage building. Used for commercial storage, factories, or large-scale storage needs.
The products are stored in the warehouse.
I work in a warehouse.
A storage room specifically for preserving food, wine, or other perishables. Often used for cellars or cold storage.
A hangar or storage facility for aircraft, vehicles, or large equipment. Very specific usage.
A room in a shop or restaurant where extra stock, supplies, or equipment are kept.
Commonly used in retail and food service to refer to the back area where storage, prep, and staff facilities are located.
The stock is in the back room.
Can also be used for a storage room in a commercial setting, though it often implies a larger space.
A small enclosed space for storing clothes, linens, or household items, often built into a wall.
A traditional Japanese closet with sliding doors, typically used for futons and bedding. Common in older Japanese houses.
I put the futon away in the closet.
A Western-style closet for hanging clothes. Common in modern apartments.
General term for storage space, can refer to closets, cabinets, etc.
物置 is a small shed or storage room for household items. 倉庫 is a larger warehouse for commercial or industrial use. 納戸 is a traditional Japanese storage room inside a house, often windowless, used for bedding and clothes.
The direct loanword ストレージルーム is not commonly used in Japanese. It may be understood but sounds unnatural. Use the appropriate Japanese term based on context.
ワインは貯蔵室で熟成させる。
The wine is aged in the storage room.
The airplane is in the hangar.
There are extra products in the store's storage room.
The clothes are hanging in the closet.
この部屋には収納が少ない。
This room has little storage space.