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壁龕 (へきがん) — niche (in Western architecture) | Kumi Dictionary

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壁龕

壁龕

壁へき龕がん

niche (in Western architecture)

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へきがん

Noun

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niche (in Western architecture)

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Kanji that make up this word

wall・lining (stomach)・fence

alcove for an image

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