1.
attic; space above the ceiling; ceiling cavity
The space between the ceiling and the roof of a building. Used for storage, running wires and ducts, or insulation. A compound of 天井 (ceiling) and 裏 (behind; reverse side).
天井裏に物を収納する。
To store things in the attic space.
天井裏でネズミの音がする。
I can hear mice in the space above the ceiling.
配線の工事で天井裏に入る必要がある。
We need to go into the ceiling space for the wiring work.
A compound of 天井 (ceiling) and 裏 (behind; other side). In traditional Japanese houses, the 天井裏 is often a relatively accessible space used for storage or insulation. It is also a common place where pests like mice or raccoon dogs (狸) may be heard.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 天井裏に入る: to enter the ceiling space
- 天井裏の断熱: ceiling insulation
- 天井裏の点検: inspection of the ceiling space
- 天井裏から音がする: to hear sounds from above the ceiling
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 屋根裏: attic — the space directly under the roof, often used interchangeably with 天井裏
- 床下: under the floor — the space beneath the floor, another common area for inspection and maintenance
- 天井: ceiling — the visible surface below the ceiling space