noun
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.
リビングとダイニングの間に間仕切りを設置した。
We installed a partition between the living room and the dining room.
このオフィスは間仕切りで
This office is divided by partitions.
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.