Now Viewing: washitsuTag type: General Washitsu (和室), meaning "Japanese-style room(s)", is a Japanese term used as an antonym for the term yōshitsu (洋室), meaning "Western-style room(s)." Another term for washitsu is nihonma (日本間), and the comparative other term for yōshitsu is yōma (洋間). A distinguishing feature of washitsu (or nihonma) is their tatami flooring. Washitsu also usually have sliding_doors (fusuma), rather than hinged doors between rooms. They may have shōji and, if the particular room is meant to serve as a reception room for guests, it may have a tokonoma (alcove for decorative items). Other Wiki Information Last updated: 04/11/11 11:33 PM by jedi1357 This entry is not locked and you can edit it as you see fit. |
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