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床の間 — Display alcove in a Japanese-style room
とこのま
tokonoma
Meaning
Display alcove in a Japanese-style room
Original example
床の間に花を飾りました。
I displayed flowers in the alcove.
Cultural context and nuance
An alcove used for displays such as flowers and a hanging scroll. It is not usually storage or a place to sit.