KANJI
軒
eaves
rim, veranda, shop, house, counter for buildings
Kun'yomi
のき
On'yomi
けん
Example sentences
鳥が軒に巣を作っていた。
A bird was building a nest under the eaves.
この商店街には、いろいろな種類の店が何軒も並んでいる。
In this shopping street, many shops of various kinds are lined up.
駅前には、たくさんのレストランが軒を連ねている。
In front of the station, many restaurants line the street.
Practice exercises
1
軒昂
in high spirits, elated
Answer
けんこう
2
軒
Answer
のきけん
3
軒
Answer
eavescounter for housescounter for buildingsrimverandashophouse
4
軒先
edge of the eaves
Answer
のきさき
5
軒並み
row of houses, every house
Answer
のきなみ
6
軒を連ねる
to line up houses (e.g., in a street)
Answer
のきをつらねる