二階
nikainoun★Beginner— second floor
general
The second floor of a building, typically above the ground floor (first floor).
二階の窓から景色が見えます
You can see the view from the second-floor window.
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In Japanese, the first floor is called '一階' (ikai), and the second floor is '二階' (nikai).
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💡Pro Tip
Floor Numbering in Japan
In Japan, the ground floor is called '一階' (ikai), and the floor above it is '二階' (nikai). This is different from some Western countries where the ground floor may be called the 'first floor'.
📖Word Origin
Composed of '二' (two) and '階' (floor), literally meaning 'two floors'.
📝Usage Notes
In Japanese architecture, '二階' refers to the floor directly above the ground floor. The numbering system differs from some Western countries where the ground floor is sometimes called the 'first floor'.
Word Breakdown
二
two
root階
floor
root和英辞典