ベランダ
べらんだ
noun
balcony, veranda
1.
balcony, veranda
An outdoor extension of a building, typically with a roof, often used for drying laundry, keeping plants, or relaxing.
ベランダで洗濯物を干す。
I hang the laundry to dry on the balcony.
ベランダに花を飾っている。
I have flowers displayed on the balcony.
ベランダから夜景が見える。
You can see the night view from the balcony.
USAGE NOTES:
- In Japanese apartments, ベランダ is typically used for drying laundry and storage.
- May have a roof (unlike バルコニー which is typically uncovered).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ベランダに出る (to go out onto the balcony)
- ベランダで洗濯物を干す (to dry laundry on the balcony)
- ベランダ菜園 (balcony garden)