JLPT N4 Elementary
押入れ
Built-in Japanese closet designed for storing futons
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押入 less common
Noun
Japanese-style closet
This deep, built-in storage space is a staple of a traditional 和室 (わしつ), usually featuring sliding doors and a sturdy horizontal divider shelf.
Example
子供 の ころ 、 よく 押入れ に 隠れて 遊んだ 。
When I was a kid, I often played by hiding in the closet.
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