partition; room divider; partition wall
Refers to a fixed or movable structure that divides interior space, such as a wall, screen, or sliding panel. Common in housing, office, and architectural contexts.
We installed a partition between the living room and the dining room.
This office is divided by partitions.
Standard kanji spelling; commonly used in architectural and interior contexts.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; less common but still encountered.
Compound of 間 (ma, 'space, room') and 仕切り (shikiri, 'partition, division'). The reading まじきり reflects rendaku voicing of しきり to じきり.