How to say "greenhouse" in Japanese

Choosing the right word
  • 温室おんしつJLPT N2approx.Common
    nounCovers the basic sense of 'greenhouse' — a glass structure for growing plants. This is the neutral, everyday word you will almost always want, in contexts from gardening to conversation.
    私は温室おんしつでランを栽培さいばいしている。↗
    I grow orchids in my greenhouse.
  • ハウスCommon
    nounAlso means 'greenhouse', but as an abbreviation it is used chiefly in agricultural and horticultural settings, such as growers' talk. In general contexts 温室 is the safer choice.

Use 温室 for a greenhouse in ordinary contexts; 「ハウス」 is the same structure but functions mainly as a shortened form used in farming and gardening circles.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese equivalents

JLPT vocabulary levels are community estimates, not official (no official lists have been published since the 2010 revision).

Say it right, write it right

Core lookup works fully offline, with cloud pronunciation and one-tap save & review. Free, no sign-up.

Free downloadWindowsFree downloadmacOSDownload on the App StoreGet it on Google Play
MobileiOS / Android

Android

QR code for the Google Play pageGet it on Google Play

Scan it with your Android phone to install, or search for “Tomoshi” on Google Play.

iOS

QR code for the App Store pageDownload on the App Store

Scan it with your iPhone camera to install, or search for “Tomoshi” in the App Store.

Install the browser extensionLook words up on any web page · Chrome / Edge / Safari

Screenshot of a Tomoshi lookup resultScreenshot of Tomoshi lookup results on a phone

Windows macOS Chrome / Edge / Safari extension iOS / Android