Translation guide
A transom is a horizontal structural beam or a window above a door. In Japanese, the word depends on whether you mean the architectural beam, the window, or a boat's transom.
A small window or opening above a door or window, often for light or ventilation.
A decorative transom or openwork panel above a door or between rooms, common in traditional Japanese architecture. Often intricately carved.
The structural crosspiece separating a door from a window above it, or the horizontal framing member.
The upper horizontal beam of a door or window frame in traditional Japanese architecture, often supporting the transom (欄間).
The flat back end of a boat or ship.
General term for the stern of a ship. Not specific to flat transoms, but commonly used.
この家の欄間は美しい彫刻が施されている。
The transom in this house has beautiful carvings.
Literally 'light window'. A small window placed high on a wall or above a door to let in light. More functional than decorative.
We installed a transom window in the hallway, so it's bright during the day without turning on the lights.
Direct loanword from English 'transom window'. Used in architectural contexts but less common than 欄間 or 明かり窓.
The transom windows in this building were designed for ventilation.
Fit the transom into the upper door beam.
A lintel; the horizontal structural beam over a door or window opening. More technical/architectural term.
The lintel above the door is warped.
The boat's name is written on the transom.
Loanword used in boating contexts for the flat transom of a small boat.
Attach the engine to the transom.
Specifically the flat transom board on a traditional Japanese boat. Technical term.
The transom of a traditional Japanese boat is made of thick wood.