床とこ脇わき

noun

section next to the alcove; side of the tokonoma

Refers to the area adjacent to the tokonoma (alcove) in a traditional Japanese room, often fitted with shelves or a small cabinet. Used in architectural and interior design contexts.

• 床とこ脇わきには違ちがい棚だなが設もうけられていることが多おおい。

  A staggered shelf is often installed in the section next to the alcove.

• この和わ室しつの床とこ脇わきは、シンプルな造つくりになっている。

  The side of the tokonoma in this Japanese-style room has a simple design.