敷居・閾|しきいshikii[0]heiban (flat)

Common
しきみshikimiしきshiki
Which spelling to use
敷居敷居 is the more common spelling and the recommended choice for beginners. It refers especially to a threshold with grooves for sliding doors, and also to a sill.
閾閾 is a less common form of the same word, written entirely in kanji. Recognize it as a variant, but use 敷居 when choosing a form to write.
Definitions
  1. noun, architecturethreshold (esp. one with grooves for sliding doors); sill
    もう二に度どとこの家いえの敷居しきいはまたがない。↗
    I'll never set foot in this house again.
Synonyms & antonyms

    敷居 refers to the sill at the bottom of a doorway, especially the grooved piece that guides sliding doors; English 'threshold' is broader, so reserve 敷居 for this architectural sense.

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

    Japanese definitions
    1. 座すわるために地面じめんの上うえに敷しく敷物しきもの。
    2. 家いえの内うちと外そと、または部屋へやの内うちと外そとの境さかいの地面じめんや床ゆかに敷しいた横木よこぎ。そこで戸とをはめて動うごかすための溝みぞ。
    3. 内うちと外そとの境界きょうかい。
    Kanji in this word
    English equivalents
    See also

    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