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rooftop garden; roof garden
A garden or green space built on the roof of a building. Found on department stores, office buildings, and residences, providing a place to relax or grow plants in urban areas.
A compound of 屋上 (rooftop) and 庭園 (garden). Rooftop gardens are found throughout Japanese cities, particularly on department stores and commercial buildings.
Common collocations
Similar words
- 屋上: rooftop — the location itself, without necessarily having a garden
- 庭園: garden — a garden at ground level
- 屋上菜園: rooftop vegetable garden — specifically for growing food
Cultural note
Many Japanese department stores traditionally have rooftop spaces, though these were originally used for amusement areas and playgrounds rather than gardens. Modern rooftop gardens serve both aesthetic and environmental purposes, helping to reduce the urban heat island effect.