インテリア
いんてりあ
noun
interior; interior design; furnishings
1.
interior decoration; interior design; furnishings
The decoration and furnishing of the inside of a room or building. In Japanese, used broadly to refer to furniture, decor items, and the overall design of indoor spaces.
インテリアにこだわる。
To be particular about interior design.
おしゃれなインテリアの店に入った。
I went into a shop with stylish interior decor.
引っ越しを機に部屋のインテリアを全部変えようと思っている。
I'm thinking of changing all the furnishings in my room when I move.
From English "interior." In Japanese, this word is used more broadly than in English — it can refer to the design concept, the furniture itself, and decorative items. Often used in compound forms and as a modifier.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- インテリアショップ: interior design/furnishing store
- インテリアコーディネーター: interior coordinator/designer
- インテリア雑貨: interior accessories/small decor items
- インテリアデザイン: interior design
- 北欧インテリア: Scandinavian-style interior
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 内装: interior finish — more technical, refers to walls, floors, and built-in elements
- 家具: furniture — the physical objects
- 調度品: furnishings — formal term for furniture and fittings
- エクステリア: exterior — the opposite: outdoor design and landscaping