収納(しゅうのう)

しゅうのう
noun, verb (suru)
storage; storing; organization
1. storage; storing; putting away; organization
The act of storing or organizing items, or the storage space itself. A key feature in Japanese housing where space is limited.
この部屋(へや)は収納(しゅうのう)スペースが多(おお)い。
This room has a lot of storage space.
冬物(ふゆもの)を押入(おしい)れに収納(しゅうのう)する。
Store winter clothes in the closet.
収納(しゅうのう)術(じゅつ)を学(まな)んで部屋(へや)を片付(かたづ)ける。
Learn organization techniques and tidy up the room.

WORD STRUCTURE:
収(しゅう) (collect, store) + 納(のう) (put in, store)

JAPANESE STORAGE FEATURES:

  • 押入(おしい)れ - traditional Japanese closet (for futons)
  • クローゼット - Western-style closet
  • 物置(ものお)き - storage room/shed
  • 納戸(なんど) - storeroom
  • 床下収納(ゆかしたしゅうのう) - under-floor storage

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 収納(しゅうのう)スペース - storage space
  • 収納(しゅうのう)ボックス - storage box
  • 収納(しゅうのう)棚(だな) - storage shelf
  • 収納(しゅうのう)術(じゅつ) - organization skills/techniques
  • 収納(しゅうのう)力(りょく) - storage capacity

POPULAR TOPIC:

収納(しゅうのう) is a popular topic in Japanese lifestyle media due to:

  • Limited living space in Japanese homes
  • Interest in minimalism and organization
  • Popularity of organizers like Marie Kondo

REAL ESTATE TERMINOLOGY:
When apartment hunting, 収納(しゅうのう) is a key feature people look for.

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