ルーフ
Meanings
1
Common loanword used for roofs of buildings, vehicles, and structures. Often appears in compounds like ルーフトップ (rooftop) or ルーフバルコニー (roof balcony).
This car's roof is retractable.
We installed solar panels on the roof.
Usage patterns
- ルーフを開けるto open the roof (e.g. sunroof or convertible top)
I opened the roof while driving to feel the breeze.
- ルーフに〈物〉を積むto load something onto the roof (e.g. of a car)
We loaded bicycles onto the roof and went on a trip.
- ルーフが低いto have a low roof (e.g. of a car or building)
That sports car has a low roof and looks stylish.