Translation guide
A type of interior wall paneling, usually covering the lower portion of a wall. In Japanese, this is typically referred to as 腰板 (koshiita) or 羽目板 (hameita), though the concept is less common in traditional Japanese architecture.
The decorative or protective paneling applied to the lower part of an interior wall.
The most direct and common term for wainscoting. Literally 'waist board', referring to the paneling at waist height.
この部屋の腰板はオーク材でできています。
The wainscoting in this room is made of oak.
Refers to paneling or boarding on walls, often used for wainscoting. Can also mean general wall paneling.
Literally 'waist wall', often used interchangeably with 腰板, but can refer to the lower wall section itself, not just the paneling.
腰壁に白いペンキを塗りました。
We painted the wainscoting white.
Refers to the act of applying wainscoting or the material used. Less common in everyday speech.
Wainscoting is not as common in traditional Japanese architecture, where walls are often made of plaster or wood in a different style. In modern Japanese homes, it may be found in Western-style rooms.
廊下の羽目板を張り替えました。
We replaced the wainscoting in the hallway.
Vinyl wallpaper is sometimes used for wainscoting.