noun
tiled roof; tile-roofed house
Refers to a roof covered with tiles or a house that has such a roof. Often used in traditional Japanese architecture contexts.
この町には瓦屋の家が並んでいる。
Houses with tiled roofs line this town.
瓦屋は雨音が趣がある。
A tiled roof has a charming sound when it rains.
noun
tile maker; tile dealer; tiler
A person who makes, sells, or installs roof tiles. The specific role depends on context.
祖父は瓦屋を営んでいた。
My grandfather ran a tile-making business.
瓦屋さんに屋根の修理を頼んだ。
I asked the tiler to repair the roof.
noun
tile kiln
A kiln used for firing roof tiles. Less common in everyday conversation; usually encountered in historical or industrial contexts.
この地域には古い瓦屋が残っている。
Old tile kilns remain in this area.