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Breakdown of genkan
mysterious
玄
Under the lid lies a short thread with mysterious powers.
connection
関
A gate provides relations with a means of connection.
Usages of genkan
玄関 の 前 に 新しい 花瓶 を 置きました。genkan no mae ni atarashii kabin o okimashita.
I placed a new vase in front of the entrance.
靴 は 玄関 に 置いて ください。kutsu wa genkan ni oite kudasai.
Please leave your shoes at the entrance.
玄関 に 新しい マット を 置いた。genkan ni atarashii matto o oita.
I placed a new mat at the entrance.
両親 を 玄関 まで 送りました。ryoushin o genkan made okurimashita.
I saw my parents off at the entrance.
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