ガレージ

ガレージ is from English "garage" and refers to an enclosed structure for parking vehicles, typically attached to or part of a house.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

• ガレージに入(い)れる: to put in the garage
• ガレージから出(だ)す: to take out of the garage
• ガレージを開(あ)ける: to open the garage
• ガレージを閉(し)める: to close the garage

COMPOUND WORDS:

• ガレージセール: garage sale
• ガレージハウス: house with integrated garage
• 立体(りったい)ガレージ: multi-story parking garage

CONTRAST WITH SIMILAR TERMS:

• 車庫(しゃこ): garage/car shed (native Japanese term, often used for train depots too)
• 駐車場(ちゅうしゃじょう): parking lot/area (outdoor or indoor, public or private)
• カーポート: carport (covered but not enclosed)

USAGE NOTE:
ガレージ typically implies an enclosed private space at a residence, while 駐車場(ちゅうしゃじょう) is broader and includes public parking areas.