How to say "indoors" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 屋内おくないno-adjectiveCovers the ordinary sense of 'indoors': the inside of a building, as opposed to outside. Use it when talking about staying indoors, for example during bad weather.
- 内回りうちまわりnounReally means inner tracks or lanes, or going around the inner side of a circle, as with traffic lanes. Its 'indoors' sense is marginal; this is seldom the word you want for being indoors.
For the ordinary sense of 'indoors' — the inside of a building — use 屋内; 「内回り」 really refers to inner tracks, lanes, or circles, and its 'indoors' sense is marginal, so avoid it there.
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