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[へき(壁)·がん(龕)]
hekigan
noun

Root Words:

[へき(壁) + がん(龕)]
heki + gan

English Meaning(s) for 壁龕

noun
  1. niche (in Western architecture)
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Definition and Synonyms for 壁龕

Recess an enclosure that is set back or indented
Synonyms: 壁龕
Recession a small concavity
Synonyms: くま, ニッチ, いっかく, ひとかど, コーナー, 一隅, 壁龕, 片隅, 角, 角, 角, 隅, 隅っこ

Meanings for each kanji in 壁龕

» wall; lining (stomach); fence
» alcove for an image

Categories 壁龕 is a member of

Enclosure a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
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Incurvature a shape that curves or bends inward
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