noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
pitching a tent; putting up a shack
Refers to the act of setting up a temporary structure such as a tent or shack, often for events like circuses or festivals.
サーカス団が広場に小屋掛けを始めた。
The circus troupe started pitching their tent in the square.
祭りのために河原に小屋掛け
They put up shacks by the river for the festival.
noun
tent; shack (for theater, circus, etc.)
Refers to the temporary structure itself, especially in entertainment contexts. Not a general word for tent; テント is more common for camping.
小屋掛けの中で芝居が行われた。
The play was performed inside the temporary theater tent.