炉ろ端ばた

noun

fireside; hearth; by the fire

Refers to the area around a traditional open hearth, often evoking a cozy gathering place. Also used in the name of a style of Japanese restaurant where food is grilled in front of customers.

• 冬ふゆの夜よるは、家か族ぞくが炉ろ端ばたに集あつまって話はなしをする。

  On winter nights, the family gathers around the hearth to talk.

• 旅りょ館かんの炉ろ端ばたで焼やき魚ざかなを食たべた。

  I ate grilled fish at the inn's fireside.