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小屋こや

こや · koya

Hut, cabin, shed, (animal) pen

  • small theatre (theater), temporary playhouse, circus tent, booth
  • one's own house

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こやが
Odaka

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If you're staying overnight at the mountain hut, you'd better bring a sleeping bag.

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It's only two kilometers to the mountain hut.

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What does 小屋 mean?

Hut, cabin, shed, (animal) pen. It can also mean: small theatre (theater), temporary playhouse, circus tent, booth; one's own house.

How do you pronounce 小屋?

こや (koya). Pitch accent: odaka — falls on the next particle. Press Listen above to hear it.

What JLPT level is 小屋?

JLPT N2 — upper intermediate. See the JLPT N2 guide.

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