temporary shelter; makeshift dwelling
Refers to a temporary structure used as a residence or shelter, often built quickly or for short-term use. Can imply something like a shack, hut, or emergency housing.
After the earthquake, the victims were living in temporary shelters.
A temporary shelter for workers was built near the construction site.
Standard kanji spelling for a temporary shelter or makeshift dwelling.
Compound of 仮 (kari, 'temporary') and 屋 (ya, 'house' or 'shop'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.