インテリア

いんてりあ
noun
interior; interior design; furnishings
daily-lifefurniture
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(みせ)に入(はい)った。
I went into a shop with stylish interior decor.
引(ひ)っ越(こ)しを機(き)に部屋(へや)のインテリアを全部(ぜんぶ)変(か)えようと思(おも)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(ざっか): interior accessories/small decor items
  • インテリアデザイン: interior design
  • 北欧(ほくおう)インテリア: Scandinavian-style interior

Similar words

  • 内装(ないそう): interior finish — more technical, refers to walls, floors, and built-in elements
  • 家具(かぐ): furniture — the physical objects
  • 調度品(ちょうどひん): furnishings — formal term for furniture and fittings
  • エクステリア: exterior — the opposite: outdoor design and landscaping

Related Words

Compare: 内装(ないそう) (interior finish)
Compare: 家具(かぐ) (furniture)
Related: 模様替(もようが)え (room rearrangement)
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