Translation guide
How to talk about storage space in Japanese, from physical rooms to digital capacity.
A room, closet, or area for storing things in a home or building.
The amount of data that can be stored on a device or in the cloud.
Any area or container used to keep items, not necessarily a dedicated room.
General term for storage space in a house or apartment. Often used in real estate or interior design contexts.
このアパートは収納スペースが少ない。
This apartment has little storage space.
A storage shed or storeroom, typically a separate small building or a dedicated room for storing tools, seasonal items, etc.
庭に物置を建てた。
I built a storage shed in the garden.
A warehouse or large storage facility. Used for commercial or industrial storage, but can also refer to a large personal storage unit.
引っ越しの間、家具を倉庫に預けた。
I stored my furniture in a warehouse during the move.
A traditional Japanese storage room, often a small room adjacent to the kitchen or living area, used for storing household goods.
祖母の家には大きな納戸があった。
My grandmother's house had a large storage room.
The most common term for digital storage, used for phones, computers, cloud services, etc.
スマホのストレージがいっぱいだ。
My phone's storage is full.
Means 'capacity' and is often used in phrases like 保存容量 (storage capacity) or ストレージ容量.
このアプリは保存容量をあまり使わない。
This app doesn't use much storage space.
Specifically refers to 'free space' or 'available storage'.
空き容量が足りなくて写真が保存できない。
I can't save photos because there isn't enough free space.
Refers to storage as a concept or built-in storage solutions. Often used in compound words like 収納家具 (storage furniture).
この部屋は収納がたくさんある。
This room has a lot of storage.
A place for safekeeping or storage, often used in formal or business contexts.
重要書類の保管場所を確保してください。
Please secure a storage space for important documents.