書院
しょいん drawing room; study
Why it means this
書 (books, study) + 院 (a hall) — a formal reception room in the 書院造り style, built around a study alcove.
Breakdown
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.
しょいん drawing room; study
書 (books, study) + 院 (a hall) — a formal reception room in the 書院造り style, built around a study alcove.
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.