田舎いなか間ま

noun

standard pillar spacing in eastern Japan; approx. 182 cm module

Traditional architectural module used in eastern Japan (Kanto region). Contrasts with 京間 (Kyoto-size module).

See also: 京間

• 田舎いなか間まは京きょう間まより柱はしらの間かん隔かくが狭せまい。

  The inakama pillar spacing is narrower than the Kyoma spacing.

noun

Kanto-size tatami mat; approx. 176 cm × 88 cm

Tatami mat size based on the inakama module. Slightly smaller than a Kyoma tatami.

See also: 京間

• この部屋へやには田舎いなか間まの畳たたみが敷しいてある。

  This room is laid with Kanto-size tatami mats.