engawa

/eng-gah-wah/US // ɛŋˈgɑ wɑ //

英加瓦

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : a floor extension at one side of a Japanese-style house, usually facing a yard or garden and serving as passageway and sitting space.

As we entered we passed along an engawa (verandah) bounding a tiny internal square of garden on our way to the reception-room.
We followed our hostess to the engawa (verandah) leading to the guest-room next to what had been Hearn's study.
There is also a wide covered engawa (verandah) in front and at the sides.