風ふう除じょ室しつ

noun

vestibule; entrance area; airlock

In architecture, a small room or enclosed area at the entrance of a building, especially in cold regions, to reduce drafts and heat loss. Often found in houses in Hokkaido.

• 北ほっ海かい道どうの家いえには風ふう除じょ室しつが付ついていることが多おおい。

  Houses in Hokkaido often have a vestibule.

• 風ふう除じょ室しつでコートを脱ぬいでから家いえに上あがる。

  I take off my coat in the entrance area before entering the house.