JLPT N5Words

玄関(げんかん)

Meaning
家の入口で、靴を脱ぐ所
Explanation
「玄関(げんかん)」is the entrance of a house. In Japanese homes, you take off your shoes at the entrance before going inside. Packages are also received here. Example:「玄関に靴を置いてください」(Please leave your shoes at the entrance).
Original Japanese explanation

「玄関(げんかん)」は、家の入口です。日本の家では玄関で靴を脱いで中に入ります。荷物もここで受け取ります。例:玄関に靴を置いてください。

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