小こ屋や根ね

noun

small roof; overhang

Refers to a small roof structure, such as an awning, a roof over a first-floor extension, a window, or a veranda. Often contrasted with 大屋根 (main roof).

See also: 大屋根

• 玄げん関かんの上うえに小こ屋や根ねが付ついている。

  There is a small roof over the entrance.

• この小こ屋や根ねは雨あまよけになる。

  This small roof provides shelter from the rain.