“Eaves” in Japanese
Short answer
Eaves in Japanese is “軒” (ken). Full meaning: eaves; narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; counter for buildings (esp. houses).
Other ways to say “Eaves” in Japanese
軒端
nokiba eaves, edge of the eaves
庇
hisashi awning (over a window, doorway, etc.), eaves (of a roof); narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; visor (of a cap), brim, peak
げん
gen eaves; narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; counter for buildings (esp. houses)
ゲン
gen eaves; narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; counter for buildings (esp. houses)
のき
noki eaves; narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; counter for buildings (esp. houses)
広縁
hiroen broad or spacious veranda, eaves
びさし
bisashi awning (over a window, doorway, etc.), eaves (of a roof); narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; visor (of a cap), brim, peak
ビサシ
bisashi awning (over a window, doorway, etc.), eaves (of a roof); narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; visor (of a cap), brim, peak
簷
noki eaves; narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; counter for buildings (esp. houses)
のきば
nokiba eaves, edge of the eaves
廂
hisashi awning (over a window, doorway, etc.), eaves (of a roof); narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; visor (of a cap), brim, peak
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