玄関

玄関

Entryway; main entrance of a house or building.

In this sentence, '玄関' refers to the physical space of the entrance, which is commonly maintained and kept clean.

玄関の掃除が終わりました。

I finished cleaning the entrance.

Here, '玄関' is used to refer to the entrance area of a house, which is a traditional concept in Japanese homes where shoes are removed.

玄関で靴を脱ぎます。

I take off my shoes at the entrance.

Here, '玄関' is used as a location where someone is situated, indicating its role as a point of interaction and arrival in the house.

友達が玄関で待っています。

My friend is waiting at the entrance.