クローゼット
kurozetto[kɯ̟ɾo̞ːze̞t̚to̞]
The English word "closet" is translated into Japanese as クローゼット (kurozetto). Wiktionary also lists 収納庫 (shūnōko).
Meaning: furniture (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| クローゼット | kurozetto | [kɯ̟ɾo̞ːze̞t̚to̞] (narrow) |
| 収納庫 | shūnōko |
In a modern domestic context, クローゼット is the most common way to refer to a clothing closet. While クローゼット typically refers to a built-in closet or a specific piece of furniture for clothes, there is another term, oshiire, which refers specifically to a closet designed for storing futons and bedding.
Which one should you use?
クローゼット is a loanword from English used for clothing storage, whereas 収納庫 is a more general term for a storage unit, cupboard or storage compartment that is not limited to clothing. If you are specifically talking about a closet for bedding, use oshiire.
How do you pronounce it?
kurozetto
Did you know?
- In many traditional Japanese homes, the sliding doors of an oshiire are called fusuma, which are often decorated with beautiful paintings.
- In Japanese architecture, the size of a room is often measured by the number of tatami mats, and the depth of an oshiire is strictly calibrated to fit these proportions.
- The term 収納 (shūnō), found in 収納庫, describes the act of tidying or putting things away, reflecting a cultural emphasis on organized storage.
Examples in context
- クローゼットの中に隠れろ。Hide in the closet.This sentence is useful for practicing the command to hide in the クローゼット.Tatoeba #8823692 by small_snow, translation #2648129 by CK
- クローゼットに掛けといて。Hang it up in the closet.This sentence is useful for asking someone to hang something up in the クローゼット.Tatoeba #11883175 by small_snow, translation #10291169 by ddnktr
- クローゼットにかかってるよ。It's hanging up in the closet.This sentence is useful for stating that something is hanging in the クローゼット.Tatoeba #11795659 by small_snow, translation #10291098 by ddnktr
- 今日、美しい着物を買いましたが、押入れに保管したいと思います。Today, I purchased a beautiful kimono that I would like to store in the closet.
- 昨日、お気に入りのTシャツを押し入れで見つけました！I found my favorite t-shirt in the closet yesterday!
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are moving into a new apartment.
- 健太 Kenta新しい部屋のクローゼットは大きいね。Atarashii heya no kurōzetto wa ookii ne.The closet in the new room is big, isn't it?
- 陽葵 Himariうん、服がたくさん入りそうだね。Un, fuku ga takusan hairisou da ne.Yeah, it looks like a lot of clothes will fit.
- 健太 Kenta陽葵の服も全部入れられるよ。Himari no fuku mo zenbu irerareru yo.We can fit all of your clothes too, Himari.
- 陽葵 Himariそれは助かるわ！Sore wa tasukaru wa!That's a big help!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “closet” translations and entries クローゼット, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
