京きょう間ま

noun

Kyoto pillar spacing standard; Kansai inter-pillar measurement (approx. 197 cm)

Traditional architectural module used in the Kansai region, defining the center-to-center distance between pillars. Contrasts with 田舎間 (approx. 182 cm) used in other areas.

See also: 田舎間

• 京きょう間まの家いえは柱はしらの間かん隔かくが広ひろく、開かい放ほう感かんがある。

  Houses built with the Kyoto pillar spacing have wider intervals between pillars, giving a sense of openness.

noun

Kyoto-size tatami mat (approx. 190 cm × 95 cm)

Tatami mat made to the Kyoto standard, slightly larger than the 田舎間 mat (approx. 176 cm × 88 cm). Used in rooms designed with the 京間 module.

See also: 田舎間

• この部屋へやは京きょう間まの畳たたみが敷しいてあるので、ゆったりしている。

  This room is spacious because it is laid with Kyoto-size tatami mats.