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屋上
Meaning in Englishrooftop, roof terrace
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What it means
屋上 means the rooftop—the exterior upper surface of a building; it denotes the outdoor space on top of a structure, often used for leisure, gardening, or maintenance access.
Main meanings
- the rooftop area at the top of a building, used as outdoor space or terrace
- an area for rooftop facilities or operations such as gardens, mechanical equipment, or access points
How to use it
Used to refer to rooftops as a physical location on top of buildings, in casual conversation and formal contexts; commonly appears in real estate signage, architectural plans, urban planning discussions, and daily speech about going to the rooftop for fresh air or a view.
Variants and close terms
- ルーフトップ (rūfutoppu) — rooftop; loanword commonly used in modern contexts
- 屋根の上 (やねのうえ, yane no ue) — on the roof; slightly different nuance
Composition
- 屋 — roof, building; used in compounds to denote a building or sheltered space
- 上 — above, up; contributes the sense of top or upper position
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noun (名詞)
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