(かんない)

かんない
noun
inside the building; within the facility
formallocation
1. inside the building; within the facility
The interior of a large building such as a museum, hotel, library, or theater. Often used in signs and announcements.
館内(かんない)禁煙(きんえん)です。
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
Please look at the floor map of the building.
Please be advised that eating and drinking are not permitted inside the building.

Refers to the interior of a (かん)-type building — museums, libraries, hotels, theaters, sports arenas, etc. Very commonly seen on signs and in announcements at public facilities.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 構内(こうない): on the premises — used for stations, campuses, and factory grounds
  • 屋内(おくない): indoors — general term for being inside any building
  • 場内(じょうない): inside the venue — used for event spaces, stadiums, and arenas

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