also: げや · しもや
small attached annex; lean-to
Refers to a small, simple structure attached to a main building, often used as a shed, storage, or extra room.
We built a lean-to next to the main house and use it as a storage shed.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 下家.
Rare reading; may appear in some contexts.
Rare reading; may appear in some contexts.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 下 (under/below) and 家 (house) suggest a subordinate or attached structure.