中 庭(なかにわ)

なかにわ

noun

courtyard, inner garden

1. courtyard, inner garden

An open area enclosed by the walls or wings of a building. Found in traditional Japanese homes, schools, temples, and Western-style architecture.

Flowers are blooming in the courtyard.

I ate lunch in the school courtyard.

This hotel has a beautiful Japanese garden courtyard that can be viewed from the rooms.

中庭(なかにわ) literally means "inner garden" — an outdoor space enclosed within a building or complex.

Traditional Japanese houses (町家(まちや)) often feature a small 中庭(なかにわ) called 坪庭(つぼにわ), which brings light and air into the interior.

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Added 2026.2.16 7:39 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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