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Japanese Terms

The document provides a comparative overview of architectural terms in Japanese and Filipino, highlighting their meanings, etymologies, and usage in traditional and modern contexts. Each term, such as 'house' (家/Ie) and 'roof' (屋根/Yane), is explored with examples from both cultures. The document emphasizes similarities and differences in architectural styles and materials used in Japan and the Philippines.

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Japanese Terms

The document provides a comparative overview of architectural terms in Japanese and Filipino, highlighting their meanings, etymologies, and usage in traditional and modern contexts. Each term, such as 'house' (家/Ie) and 'roof' (屋根/Yane), is explored with examples from both cultures. The document emphasizes similarities and differences in architectural styles and materials used in Japan and the Philippines.

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1.

家 (Ie) – Bahay (House)

• Meaning: House, home, or residence.

• Etymology in Filipino: Similar to "bahay", which refers to a house or dwelling.

• Usage:
o In Japanese traditional architecture, "ie" refers to wooden homes with
tiled roofs.

o In Filipino architecture, Bahay Kubo and Bahay na Bato reflect similar


natural material usage.

2. 建物 (Tatemono) – Gusali (Building)

• Meaning: A general term for a building or structure.

• Etymology in Filipino: Equivalent to "gusali", which comes from Spanish


"edificio".

• Usage:

o In modern cities like Tokyo and Manila, "tatemono" refers to both


commercial and residential buildings.

3. 屋根 (Yane) – Bubong (Roof)

• Meaning: Roof of a building.

• Etymology in Filipino: Equivalent to "bubong", which is a native Filipino term.

• Usage:

o Traditional Japanese houses have curved yane (roofs) with ceramic


tiles (kawara).

o Filipino homes traditionally have steep nipa or cogon roofs to withstand


heavy rains.

4. 柱 (Hashira) – Haligi (Pillar/Post)

• Meaning: A vertical post that supports a house or temple.


• Etymology in Filipino: Equivalent to "haligi", which is a native Austronesian
word.

• Usage:

o In Japanese shrines (Jinja), wooden hashira are sacred elements.

o In Bahay Kubo, haligi (often made of narra wood) is essential for


structural support.

5. 窓 (Mado) – Bintana (Window)

• Meaning: A window, often made of paper panels (shoji) or glass.


• Etymology in Filipino: Equivalent to "bintana", borrowed from Spanish
"ventana".

• Usage:
o Japanese mado are designed for sliding panels and ventilation.

o Traditional Filipino bintana often used capiz shell panels for natural
light.

6. 床 (Yuka) – Sahig (Floor)

• Meaning: The flooring of a house or building.

• Etymology in Filipino: Equivalent to "sahig", a native Filipino term.

• Usage:

o Japanese homes use tatami mat flooring in traditional rooms.

o Filipino Bahay Kubo has bamboo slat flooring for ventilation.

7. 壁 (Kabe) – Dingding (Wall)

• Meaning: A wall or partition.

• Etymology in Filipino: Equivalent to "dingding", which is a native Filipino term.

• Usage:
o Traditional Japanese kabe (walls) are made of wood and paper
(fusuma/shoji).

o Traditional Filipino dingding were made of woven bamboo (sawali).

8. 基礎 (Kiso) – Pundasyon (Foundation)

• Meaning: The base or foundation of a building.

• Etymology in Filipino: Equivalent to "pundasyon", borrowed from Spanish


"fundación".

• Usage:
o Japanese temples and houses often have stone or wooden kiso
(foundations).

o In the Philippines, coral stone and adobe were used for Bahay na Bato
foundations.

9. 道 (Michi) – Daan (Road/Pathway)

• Meaning: A path, road, or way.

• Etymology in Filipino: Equivalent to "daan", a native Filipino term.

• Usage:

o In Japan, "michi" refers to roads and pathways, including ancient


samurai trails.

o In the Philippines, "daan" refers to both streets and footpaths.

10. 階段 (Kaidan) – Hagdan (Stairs)

• Meaning: Stairs or a staircase.


• Etymology in Filipino: Equivalent to "hagdan", a native Filipino term.

• Usage:

o Traditional Japanese kaidan can be steep and narrow, especially in


temples.
o Filipino homes use wooden or concrete hagdan, often decorated with
capiz or tiles.

11. 塀 (Hei) – Bakod (Fence)

• Meaning: A fence or enclosure.

• Etymology in Filipino: Equivalent to "bakod", a native Filipino term.

• Usage:
o In Japan, hei fences are made of bamboo, stone, or wood.

o In the Philippines, bakod is made of wood, concrete, or woven nipa.

12. 神社 (Jinja) – Dambana (Shrine)

• Meaning: A sacred place or shrine.

• Etymology in Filipino: Equivalent to "dambana", a native Filipino term.

• Usage:
o Japanese Jinja (shrines) are dedicated to Shinto deities.

o Filipino Dambana can be a Catholic altar or a sacred indigenous site.

13. 道路 (Douro) – Kalsada (Road)

• Meaning: A road or street.

• Etymology in Filipino: Equivalent to "kalsada", borrowed from Spanish


"calzada".

• Usage:

o In Japan, "douro" refers to highways and major roads.

o In the Philippines, "kalsada" refers to paved roads.

14. 庭 (Niwa) – Hardin (Garden)

• Meaning: A garden or courtyard.


• Etymology in Filipino: Equivalent to "hardin", borrowed from Spanish "jardín".

• Usage:

o Japanese "niwa" refers to Zen gardens with rocks, sand, and ponds.

o Filipino "hardin" often features tropical plants like bougainvillea.

15. 橋 (Hashi) – Tulay (Bridge)

• Meaning: A bridge connecting two places.

• Etymology in Filipino: Equivalent to "tulay", a native Filipino term.

• Usage:

o Japanese hashi can be wooden, stone, or modern steel bridges.

o Filipino tulay can be made of bamboo, concrete, or steel.

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