玄関
げんかん
genkan
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 8 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

玄関 (げんかん (genkan)) means "Porch". The reading is げんかん (genkan). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Porch

Also : foyer · entrance · entryway

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Example Sentences

玄関で靴を脱いでください。

げんかんでくつをぬいでください

Please take off your shoes at the entrance.

玄関に座って、靴を履きました。

げんかんにすわって、くつをはきました

I sat at the entrance and put on my shoes.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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