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A2 noun 7分で読める

杂物间

záwùjiān

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解説 杂物间 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should learn '杂物间' as a simple vocabulary word for a room in a house. Just like you learn '卧室' (bedroom) and '厨房' (kitchen), '杂物间' is where you put 'stuff.' Think of it as 'The Room of Things.' You can use simple sentences like '这是杂物间' (This is the utility room) or '杂物间里有东西' (There are things in the utility room). Focus on the three characters: 杂 (mixed), 物 (things), and 间 (room). It is a very useful word because every home has a place where they keep the vacuum or old boxes. You don't need to worry about complex grammar yet, just remember it as a location where you store items you don't use every day.

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At the A2 level, you can start using '杂物间' in more descriptive sentences. You should be able to say what you are doing in the room or what is inside it using measure words. For example: '杂物间里有很多旧报纸' (There are many old newspapers in the utility room). You can also use the preposition '在' to describe location: '他在杂物间里找雨伞' (He is in the utility room looking for an umbrella). At this stage, you should recognize that '杂物' means 'miscellaneous items.' This helps you understand other words later, like '杂货店' (grocery store). You are moving from just naming the room to using it in the context of daily chores and house descriptions.

At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using '杂物间' in complex sentences involving resultative complements and the '把' construction. For instance, '把这些箱子搬到杂物间去' (Move these boxes into the utility room). You can also discuss the function of the room in more detail, such as its role in home organization (收纳). You might use it in a conversation about moving house or spring cleaning. You should also start to distinguish '杂物间' from '储藏室' (storeroom), noting that '杂物间' is slightly more informal and common in domestic settings. You can describe the state of the room: '杂物间堆满了杂物，连门都推不开了' (The utility room is piled with junk, you can't even push the door open).

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At the B2 level, you can use '杂物间' in abstract or metaphorical contexts. You might describe someone's mind as being like a '杂物间' if it's full of random, unorganized thoughts. You should also be able to understand the word in professional contexts, like office management or architectural design. You can discuss the pros and cons of having a dedicated storage space in urban planning. For example: '在寸土寸金的大城市，合理的杂物间设计能极大地提高居住质量' (In big cities where land is expensive, a reasonable utility room design can greatly improve living quality). You should be fluent in using various verbs related to storage, such as '腾出' (to clear out space) or '改造' (to renovate/convert).

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At the C1 level, you understand the nuances of '杂物间' within different regional dialects and socio-economic contexts. You might notice how a '杂物间' in a luxury villa differs from a '杂物间' in a shared rental apartment (合租房). You can analyze the word's components and use them to understand more archaic or literary terms. You are able to use the word in formal writing, perhaps in a social commentary about consumerism and how the '杂物' we store reflects our lifestyle. You can also handle idiomatic expressions that might not use the word directly but relate to the concept of 'miscellaneous' and 'storage.' Your vocabulary around the room is extensive, including terms for specific storage solutions like '置物架' (shelving units) or '整理箱' (organizer boxes).

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At the C2 level, you have a native-like grasp of '杂物间.' You can use it in creative writing, puns, or high-level academic discussions about domestic space. You might explore the history of the term and how it replaced older terms as Chinese architecture modernized. You can discuss the psychological aspect of the '杂物间'—how it acts as a 'shadow space' in a home where the unwanted or the 'yet-to-be-discarded' resides. You can effortlessly switch between formal synonyms like '储藏空间' and the colloquial '杂物间' depending on your audience. Your use of the word is precise, and you can use it to add flavor and realism to any conversation or piece of writing about daily life in China.

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杂物间 30秒で

A 杂物间 is a utility room or storeroom used for miscellaneous household items.
The word consists of 'miscellaneous' (杂), 'things' (物), and 'room' (间).
It is commonly used when discussing cleaning, organizing, or looking for tools.
In small apartments, it might be a closet; in larger homes, a dedicated room.

The term 杂物间 (zá wù jiān) is a quintessential household noun in modern Chinese, literally translating to 'miscellaneous things room.' In the context of an English-speaking household, this most closely aligns with a utility room, storeroom, or even a 'junk room.' It is the designated space for items that do not have a permanent home in the primary living areas—think vacuum cleaners, seasonal decorations, cleaning supplies, and old suitcases.

Etymological Breakdown: The first character 杂 (zá) signifies 'mixed' or 'miscellaneous.' The second, 物 (wù), refers to 'things' or 'objects.' Together, 杂物 means 'odds and ends.' The final character 间 (jiān) denotes a room or a specific space. Thus, the word structurally defines itself as a space for the 'mixed things' of life.
Practical Usage: You will encounter this word most frequently when discussing home organization, real estate, or household chores. If you are looking for a mop in a Chinese home, you might be told it is in the 杂物间. In real estate listings, a 杂物间 is often marketed as a bonus feature, especially in high-density urban apartments where storage space is at a premium.

“这套房子虽然不大，但有一个很实用的杂物间。” (This apartment isn't big, but it has a very practical utility room.)

— Common real estate observation in China.

In the cultural shift from traditional courtyard houses (胡同) to modern high-rise apartments, the concept of the 杂物间 has evolved. In older homes, storage was often under beds or in large wooden trunks. Today, dedicated 'utility rooms' are a sign of modern architectural planning. However, in very small apartments, a 杂物间 might just be a small closet or a partitioned corner of a balcony.

“把那些旧报纸都搬到杂物间去吧。” (Move all those old newspapers to the storeroom.)

Synonym Comparison: Compared to 储藏室 (chǔ cáng shì), which sounds more formal and often implies a larger, perhaps temperature-controlled storage room, 杂物间 is more colloquial and suggests a slightly more disorganized or 'catch-all' nature. A warehouse uses 仓库, but your home uses a 杂物间.

Using 杂物间 correctly involves understanding the verbs that typically accompany it. Because it is a location, it frequently follows prepositions like 在 (zài - in/at) or 到 (dào - to). Understanding the 'miscellaneous' nature of the room helps you use it in the right context—usually when dealing with cleaning, decluttering, or searching for hidden items.

Verb Pairings: Common verbs used with 杂物间 include 收拾 (shōushi - to tidy up), 堆放 (duīfàng - to pile up), and 打扫 (dǎsǎo - to clean). For example, '收拾杂物间' is a common weekend chore.

“我的自行车平时就放在杂物间里。” (I usually keep my bicycle in the utility room.)

When describing the state of the room, you might use adjectives like 乱 (luàn - messy) or 挤 (jǐ - crowded/cramped). In many Chinese households, the 杂物间 is notoriously the messiest room because it's where things are hidden away from guests. You might hear someone say: '杂物间太乱了，我找不着我的工具箱' (The utility room is too messy, I can't find my toolbox).

“那个杂物间被改造成了一个小书房。” (That utility room was converted into a small study.)

In a more professional or formal setting, such as an office building or a hotel, 杂物间 might refer to the janitor's closet or the room where extra chairs and supplies are kept. If you are at work and need more printer paper, someone might tell you, '去杂物间看看' (Go check the storeroom).

Sentence Patterns: 1. [Subject] + 把 + [Object] + 放在 + 杂物间.
2. 杂物间 + 里 + 有 + [Items].
3. [Subject] + 去 + 杂物间 + [Action].

You will hear 杂物间 in various real-life scenarios, ranging from domestic life to commercial environments. In a Chinese household, it is a frequent subject of conversation during Spring Cleaning (大扫除), a tradition before the Lunar New Year where every corner of the house, especially the 杂物间, is thoroughly cleaned to sweep away bad luck.

“过年前，我们要把杂物间彻底清一下。” (Before the New Year, we need to completely clear out the utility room.)

In the context of interior design and real estate, you'll hear it on TV shows or YouTube channels focused on home renovations (like 'Dream Home' / 梦想改造家). Designers often discuss how to maximize the efficiency of a 杂物间 or how to turn a 'dead corner' into a functional storage space. They might use terms like '收纳' (shōunà - storage/organization) in conjunction with 杂物间.

Office & Workplace: In an office, if you ask for a ladder or extra cleaning supplies, the office manager (行政人员) will likely point you toward the 杂物间. It serves as the 'backstage' of the office environment.

In hotels, the 杂物间 is where housekeeping keeps their carts and linens. If you see a door labeled with 'Staff Only' or 'Storage,' in a Chinese-speaking environment, it might be internally referred to as the 杂物间 or 储物间. Listening for this word in public spaces helps you understand the functional layout of the building.

“服务员，请问哪里可以借到梯子？” “在走廊尽头的那个杂物间里。” (Waiter, where can I borrow a ladder? 'In that utility room at the end of the hallway.')

For English speakers, the most common mistake is confusing 杂物间 with other types of rooms that have specific functions. While 'utility room' is a good translation, it can be misleading if you assume it always contains a washing machine or a water heater.

Mistake 1: Confusing with Laundry Room: In many Western homes, the 'utility room' is primarily for laundry. In Chinese, a room for laundry is a 洗衣房 (xǐyīfáng). A 杂物间 is for general storage. While they can be the same room, the emphasis of the word '杂物' is on the stuff, not the washing.
Mistake 2: Using it for a Pantry: A room for food storage (pantry) is better described as a 食品储藏间 (shípǐn chǔcáng jiān). Using 杂物间 implies you are storing non-edible items like tools, boxes, or cleaning supplies.

❌ “我把牛奶放在杂物间了。” (I put the milk in the utility room.) - Sounds like you put it with the cleaning chemicals!

Another mistake is the measure word. Like most rooms, the measure word for 杂物间 is 个 (gè) or 间 (jiān). However, using '间' as a measure word for a word that ends in '间' (like 杂物间) can feel repetitive to beginners. Example: 一个杂物间 is standard and safe.

Finally, don't confuse it with 卧室 (wòshì - bedroom) or 书房 (shūfáng - study). Even if a 杂物间 is large enough to fit a bed, calling it a 杂物间 implies it is not fit for living or guest use—it is strictly for 'stuff.'

To truly master Chinese vocabulary, you need to know the subtle differences between 杂物间 and its synonyms. Depending on the size, the contents, and the level of formality, you might choose a different term.

1. 储藏室 (chǔ cáng shì): Difference: More formal. '储藏' means to store/preserve. It sounds more organized than '杂物' (miscellaneous items). Use this for a proper storage room in a mansion or a warehouse setting.
2. 仓库 (cāng kù): Difference: This means 'warehouse' or 'depot.' It is much larger and usually commercial. You wouldn't call a small room in your house a 仓库 unless you were joking about how much stuff you have.
3. 储物柜 (chǔ wù guì): Difference: '柜' means cabinet or locker. If your 'utility room' is actually just a tall cupboard in the hallway, this is the more accurate term.

“我们家没有专门的杂物间，只有几个大储物柜。” (Our house doesn't have a dedicated utility room, just a few large storage cabinets.)

In some regions, particularly in Southern China or Hong Kong, you might hear 杂物房 (zá wù fáng). The meaning is identical to 杂物间, but '房' (room) is used instead of '间' (space/room). '间' is slightly more common in modern architectural contexts, while '房' is more traditional.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

In ancient China, large homes had '耳房' (ear rooms) which served as side rooms for storage, the ancestor of the modern 杂物间.

発音ガイド

UK /zǎ û tɕjɛ́n/

US /zǎ û tɕjɛ́n/

Primary stress on 'zá', secondary on 'jiān'.

韻が合う語

间 (jiān) rhymes with 天 (tiān), 边 (biān), 先 (xiān), 见 (jiàn - tone diff), 钱 (qián), 连 (lián), 烟 (yān), 鲜 (xiān).

よくある間違い

Pronouncing 'zá' as 'zhá' (adding an 'h').
Failing to drop the tone on 'wù'.
Pronouncing 'jiān' as 'jǎn' (3rd tone).
Missing the 'i' sound in 'jiān'.
Confusing 'zá' (2nd) with 'zā' (1st).

難易度

読解 2/5

Characters are relatively common; '杂' is the most complex.

ライティング 3/5

Writing '杂' and '物' requires attention to stroke order.

スピーキング 2/5

Tones are distinct (2-4-1), making it easier to pronounce clearly.

リスニング 2/5

Commonly used in household contexts, easy to pick up.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

房间 (room) 东西 (things) 里 (inside) 找 (to look for) 放 (to put)

次に学ぶ

收纳 (organize) 打扫 (clean) 纸箱 (cardboard box) 梯子 (ladder) 吸尘器 (vacuum)

上級

断舍离 (decluttering/minimalism) 空间利用 (space utilization) 储藏空间 (storage space)

知っておくべき文法

Location prepositions (在...里)

他在杂物间里。

The '把' Construction

把箱子放进杂物间。

Measure words for rooms (间, 个)

两个杂物间。

Existential sentences with '有'

杂物间里有很多工具。

Resultative complements (收拾好)

我收拾好了杂物间。

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这是我的杂物间。

This is my utility room.

Simple 'Subject + 是 + Object' structure.

杂物间很小。

The utility room is very small.

Adjective '小' describing the noun.

他在杂物间。

He is in the utility room.

Using '在' for location.

杂物间里有书。

There are books in the utility room.

Existential '有' sentence.

我不喜欢这个杂物间。

I don't like this utility room.

Negative '不' with the verb '喜欢'.

杂物间在哪儿？

Where is the utility room?

Question word '在哪儿'.

请看那个杂物间。

Please look at that utility room.

Polite '请' with a verb.

杂物间里没有灯。

There is no light in the utility room.

Negative existential '没有'.

杂物间里有很多旧东西。

There are many old things in the utility room.

Using '很多' (many) and '旧' (old).

我每天都收拾杂物间。

I tidy up the utility room every day.

Using '每天' (every day) and the verb '收拾'.

妈妈在杂物间找吸尘器。

Mom is looking for the vacuum cleaner in the utility room.

Verb '找' (to look for) with a specific object.

这个杂物间非常乱。

This utility room is extremely messy.

Adverb '非常' (very/extremely) + '乱' (messy).

把你的玩具放回杂物间。

Put your toys back in the utility room.

Basic '把' construction for moving objects.

杂物间就在厨房旁边。

The utility room is right next to the kitchen.

Directional '旁边' (beside).

我们需要一个新的杂物间。

We need a new utility room.

Verb '需要' (to need).

杂物间的门是绿色的。

The door of the utility room is green.

Possessive '的' and color description.

如果你不用这些箱子，就搬到杂物间吧。

If you don't use these boxes, just move them to the utility room.

Conditional '如果...就...' structure.

杂物间虽然不大，但能放很多东西。

Although the utility room isn't big, it can hold a lot of things.

Conjunction '虽然...但...' (although... but...).

你看见我放在杂物间的工具箱了吗？

Did you see the toolbox I put in the utility room?

Relative clause using '的' to describe the toolbox.

这间杂物间需要彻底打扫一下了。

This utility room needs a thorough cleaning.

Verb '打扫' with the complement '一下'.

我打算把杂物间改成一个小办公室。

I plan to turn the utility room into a small office.

Using '把...改成...' (change... into...).

杂物间里的灯坏了，得换一个。

The light in the utility room is broken; it must be changed.

Using '得' (děi - must/need to).

别把垃圾堆在杂物间门口。

Don't pile trash at the entrance of the utility room.

Imperative '别' (don't) with '堆' (pile).

他整天都待在杂物间里修东西。

He stays in the utility room all day fixing things.

Duration '整天' (all day) and the verb '待' (stay).

为了腾出空间，我把杂物间里的旧家具都卖了。

To make space, I sold all the old furniture in the utility room.

Using '为了' (in order to) to express purpose.

这套公寓的设计亮点之一就是宽敞的杂物间。

One of the design highlights of this apartment is the spacious utility room.

Structure '...之一' (one of...).

杂物间里堆满了没用的东西，真让人头疼。

The utility room is piled high with useless things; it's really a headache.

Complement '满了' (filled) and the idiom '让人头疼'.

他甚至在杂物间里发现了一张祖父留下的旧地图。

He even discovered an old map left by his grandfather in the utility room.

Adverb '甚至' (even) for emphasis.

由于杂物间没有窗户，里面总是有一股霉味。

Since the utility room has no windows, there is always a musty smell inside.

Using '由于' (due to/since) to explain a cause.

我们应该给杂物间装几个架子，方便收纳。

We should install some shelves in the utility room for easier storage.

Using '给' (for) and '方便' (to facilitate).

那个杂物间被他当成了临时的画室。

That utility room was used by him as a temporary art studio.

Passive '被' construction with '当成' (treat as/use as).

请确保杂物间里的易燃物品都已搬离。

Please ensure all flammable items in the utility room have been moved out.

Verb '确保' (ensure) and formal '已' (already).

在这个极简主义者的家里，杂物间几乎是空的。

In this minimalist's home, the utility room is almost empty.

Using '极简主义者' (minimalist) and '几乎' (almost).

他把过去的信件都封存在杂物间的角落里。

He sealed all his past letters in a corner of the utility room.

Verb '封存' (to seal for storage) and location '角落'.

杂物间的存在，往往折射出一个家庭的生活状态。

The existence of a utility room often reflects a family's lifestyle.

Abstract verb '折射' (reflect/refract).

尽管杂物间狭小阴暗，却是他童年最喜欢的藏身之处。

Despite the utility room being small and dark, it was his favorite hiding place in childhood.

Conjunction '尽管...却...' (despite... nonetheless...).

设计师巧妙地利用了楼梯下的空间，打造出一个杂物间。

The designer cleverly used the space under the stairs to create a utility room.

Adverb '巧妙地' (cleverly) and verb '打造' (to create/build).

随着生活水平的提高，人们对杂物间的功能性有了更高要求。

With the rise in living standards, people have higher requirements for the functionality of utility rooms.

Structure '随着...的提高' (With the increase of...).

他翻遍了整个杂物间，也没找到那份遗失的合同。

He searched the entire utility room but still didn't find that lost contract.

Verb '翻遍' (to search everywhere) and '也没' (still not).

杂物间不仅是储物空间，更是情感的寄托地。

The utility room is not just a storage space, but also a place where emotions are kept.

Structure '不仅是...更是...' (not only... but even more...).

杂物间犹如一座记忆的博物馆，尘封着岁月的痕迹。

The utility room is like a museum of memory, sealed with the traces of time.

Simile '犹如' (just like) and literary '尘封' (dust-sealed).

他在杂物间那堆琐碎的物件中，寻觅着往昔的幻影。

Amidst that pile of trivial items in the utility room, he sought the phantoms of the past.

Literary '琐碎' (trivial) and '寻觅' (to seek).

现代都市住宅的杂物间，常因空间挤压而显得局促不安。

Utility rooms in modern urban dwellings often appear cramped and uneasy due to spatial compression.

Causal '因...而...' and evocative '局促不安'.

这间杂物间见证了家庭成员的更替与时代的变迁。

This utility room has witnessed the replacement of family members and the changes of the era.

Verb '见证' (to witness) and parallel nouns.

他在杂物间里进行的那些“秘密实验”，成就了他未来的事业。

Those 'secret experiments' he conducted in the utility room paved the way for his future career.

Noun phrase '那些...的实验' as the subject.

杂物间里的混乱，实则是主人内心世界的一种外化。

The chaos in the utility room is, in fact, an externalization of the owner's inner world.

Formal '实则' (in reality) and psychological term '外化'.

即便是在最简陋的杂物间里，也可能藏着价值连城的古董。

Even in the simplest utility room, there might be priceless antiques hidden away.

Conjunction '即便...也...' (even if... still...).

他将杂物间彻底清空，仿佛是要与不堪回首的过去彻底决裂。

He emptied the utility room completely, as if to make a clean break from a past he couldn't bear to look back on.

Simile '仿佛' (as if) and idiom '不堪回首'.

よく使う組み合わせ

收拾杂物间

走进杂物间

乱七八糟的杂物间

堆满东西的杂物间

杂物间门口

改造杂物间

杂物间里的霉味

一个小的杂物间

杂物间的设计

锁上杂物间

よく使うフレーズ

把东西堆在杂物间

— To pile things in the utility room. Used when you have no other place for items.

别把所有东西都堆在杂物间。

去杂物间找找

— Go look in the utility room. A common response when someone can't find a tool.

要是厨房没有，就去杂物间找找。

杂物间太挤了

— The utility room is too crowded. Complaining about lack of space.

杂物间太挤了，我都转不过身。

清理杂物间

— To clear out the utility room. Specifically implies throwing things away.

我们应该定期清理杂物间。

杂物间的灯坏了

— The utility room light is broken. A common household annoyance.

杂物间的灯坏了，帮我修一下。

藏在杂物间

— Hidden in the utility room. Often used in games or stories.

小猫藏在杂物间的一堆纸箱后面。

杂物间里的旧家具

— Old furniture in the utility room. Common source of clutter.

杂物间里的旧家具该卖掉了。

这就是个杂物间

— This is just a utility room. Used to downplay the importance of a room.

别担心，这就是个杂物间，不用太整齐。

杂物间没有窗户

— The utility room has no windows. Common architectural observation.

因为杂物间没有窗户，所以很暗。

杂物间就在那儿

— The utility room is right there. Giving directions.

走廊左拐，杂物间就在那儿。

よく混同される語

杂物间 vs 卫生间

Both end in '间' but '卫生' means hygiene (bathroom).

杂物间 vs 洗手间

Also a room, but specifically for washing hands (toilet).

杂物间 vs 杂货店

Shares '杂', but this is a grocery store, not a room.

慣用句と表現

"乱七八糟"

— In a mess; at sixes and sevens. Often used to describe a 杂物间.

你的杂物间真是乱七八糟。

Informal

"应有尽有"

— Have everything that one expects to find. Sometimes used sarcastically for a packed 杂物间.

这个杂物间里真是应有尽有啊！

Neutral

"尘封已久"

— Covered in dust for a long time. Describes items found in a 杂物间.

他在杂物间找到了尘封已久的小提琴。

Literary

"堆积如山"

— Piled up like a mountain. Describes the clutter in a 杂物间.

杂物间里的旧报纸堆积如山。

Neutral

"捉迷藏"

— Hide and seek. A game often involving a 杂物间.

孩子们喜欢在杂物间里玩捉迷藏。

Informal

"翻箱倒柜"

— To rummage through everything. What you do in a 杂物间.

为了找那把钥匙，我翻箱倒柜地搜了杂物间。

Neutral

"焕然一新"

— To take on a completely new look. After cleaning a 杂物间.

收拾完后，杂物间焕然一新。

Neutral

"大扫除"

— General cleaning. The event where the 杂物间 is finally addressed.

过年大扫除，杂物间是重点。

Neutral

"闭门造车"

— To work behind closed doors (lit. build a cart behind closed doors). Metaphorically working alone in a 杂物间.

他整天躲在杂物间里闭门造车地搞发明。

Literary

"大材小用"

— Great talent used for a small task. Like using a huge room as a 杂物间.

把这么大的房间当杂物间真是大材小用。

Neutral

間違えやすい

杂物间 vs 储藏室

Both mean storage.

储藏室 is more formal and sounds more organized.

豪宅里通常有很大的储藏室。

杂物间 vs 仓库

Both store things.

仓库 is for large-scale, commercial storage.

亚马逊有很多大仓库。

杂物间 vs 壁橱

Both hold junk.

壁橱 is a closet/cupboard, not a full room.

衣服都挂在壁橱里。

杂物间 vs 车库

Both store tools.

车库 is specifically for cars (garage).

车库里放着我的车。

杂物间 vs 卧室

Both are rooms.

卧室 is for sleeping.

我在卧室睡觉。

文型パターン

这是 [Noun].

这是杂物间。

杂物间里有 [Object].

杂物间里有拖把。

把 [Object] 搬到杂物间去。

把旧书搬到杂物间去。

[Subject] 在杂物间 [Action].

我在杂物间找东西。

虽然杂物间很小，但是 [Clause].

虽然杂物间很小，但是很整齐。

[Object] 被放在杂物间了。

吸尘器被放在杂物间了。

与其说是 [Noun1]，不如说是杂物间。

与其说是客房，不如说是杂物间。

杂物间见证了 [Abstract Concept].

杂物间见证了岁月的流逝。

語族

名詞

杂物 (miscellaneous items)

空间 (space)

房间 (room)

车间 (workshop)

動詞

收拾 (to tidy)

储藏 (to store)

堆放 (to pile up)

形容詞

杂乱 (messy)

琐碎 (trivial)

拥挤 (crowded)

使い方

frequency

High in daily life, especially during chores or home tours.

よくある間違い

Using 杂物间 for a pantry. → 食品储藏室
杂物间 implies non-food items like tools and boxes.
Pronouncing 'wù' as 'wǔ'. → wù (4th tone)
The 4th tone is sharp and falling; the 3rd tone is 'five'.
Saying '在杂物间面'. → 在杂物间里
'里' is the standard way to say 'inside' a room.
Writing '杂' as '杀'. → 杂
Don't confuse the top part. '杀' means to kill; '杂' means mixed.
Using '间' as the only measure word. → 一个杂物间
While '一间' is okay, '一个' is more common in modern speech.

ヒント

Learn the Root

Learn '杂' (miscellaneous). It appears in '杂技' (acrobatics) and '杂志' (magazine).

Location Marker

Always use '里' (inside) when saying something is in the 杂物间: '在杂物间里'.

Spring Cleaning

Use this word when talking about '大扫除' (Spring Cleaning) to sound more native.

Tone Accuracy

Focus on the 2nd tone of 'zá'. If it's too flat, it sounds like 'zā' (to tie).

Stroke Order

The bottom of '杂' is '木' (wood). Think of a wooden shelf in a storage room.

Context Clues

If you hear '收拾' (tidy), the next word is very likely '杂物间' or '房间'.

Signage

Look for this word on doors in Chinese hotels or office buildings.

The Junk Room

Associate 'Za' with 'Zillions' of items to remember the 'miscellaneous' part.

Renovation

If you watch Chinese home makeover shows, listen for how they '改造' (renovate) the 杂物间.

Organization

Pair this word with '收纳' (storage) to talk about home organization trends.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of 'Zapping' (zá) all your 'Wicked' (wù) 'Junk' (jiān) into one room. Zap-Wu-Jian!

視覚的連想

Imagine a door with a giant 'Z' made of mixed junk (mops, boxes) on it.

Word Web

杂货 (groceries) 杂技 (acrobatics) 杂音 (noise) 物体 (object) 物质 (matter) 动物 (animal) 中间 (middle) 时间 (time)

チャレンジ

Go to your own utility room and say '这是我的杂物间' five times while touching five different objects.

語源

The word is a modern compound. '杂' (zá) traditionally meant mixed colors or variegated. '物' (wù) originally referred to cattle, then generalized to all objects. '间' (jiān) originally depicted the sun shining through a door, meaning a space or interval.

元の意味： A space (间) for mixed (杂) things (物).

Sino-Tibetan (Chinese).

文化的な背景

No major sensitivities; it's a very neutral, functional term.

Closest equivalents are 'utility room', 'storeroom', 'junk room', or 'closet'.

Harry Potter's room under the stairs would be called a 杂物间. The storage room in 'Parasite' (though more of a bunker/basement). Monica's secret messy closet in 'Friends'.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Spring Cleaning

彻底清扫杂物间
扔掉没用的东西
整理旧物
腾出空位

Moving House

杂物间里的纸箱
搬运重物
找不见钥匙
清空储藏室

Finding Tools

梯子在杂物间
工具箱在架子上
灯泡在哪儿？
去找找看

Real Estate

带杂物间的户型
储物空间充足
小面积利用
赠送杂物间

Office Life

去杂物间拿纸
拖把在里面
杂物间钥匙
行政部管理

会話のきっかけ

"你家的杂物间大吗？ (Is your utility room big?)"

"杂物间里一般放些什么？ (What do you usually put in the utility room?)"

"你多久收拾一次杂物间？ (How often do you tidy the utility room?)"

"我可以在你的杂物间借个梯子吗？ (Can I borrow a ladder from your utility room?)"

"你觉得杂物间有必要吗？ (Do you think a utility room is necessary?)"

日記のテーマ

描述一下你理想中的杂物间是什么样的。 (Describe what your ideal utility room looks like.)

写一写你上次收拾杂物间的经历。 (Write about the last time you tidied the utility room.)

如果杂物间里的东西会说话，它们会说什么？ (If the things in the utility room could talk, what would they say?)

为什么杂物间总是家里最乱的地方？ (Why is the utility room always the messiest place in the house?)

你曾在杂物间里发现过什么意外的惊喜吗？ (Have you ever found any unexpected surprises in a utility room?)

よくある質問

10 問

No. In China, washing machines are often on the balcony or in the bathroom. A 杂物间 is primarily for storage.

The most common is '个' (gè), though '间' (jiān) is also used.

It is neutral. It's perfectly fine for daily conversation and real estate listings.

Yes, as a joke! You can say '我的房间乱得像个杂物间' (My room is as messy as a utility room).

They are almost identical. '杂物' emphasizes 'miscellaneous items', while '储物' emphasizes the act of 'storing items'.

It's 杂物间. '杂务' means 'chores' or 'miscellaneous affairs', usually referring to work tasks, not physical objects.

杂物间 is the closest and most common translation for 'junk room'.

Yes, it would be the room for extra chairs, printer paper, and cleaning supplies.

Modern apartments often have a small space designated for this, but in very small ones, people use cabinets instead.

It has 6 strokes. Top: 九 (variant), Bottom: 木. Practice the top-to-bottom stroke order.

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