収納

• Reading: しゅうのう
• Romaji: shuunou
• Kanji breakdown: 収 (shuu/osa) — collect, receive; 納 (nou/osa) — put away, pay, supply
• Pronunciation: /ɕɯː.noː/

Meaning

Storage; putting away; stowing. The act of storing or organising items in a designated space.

A popular noun and suru verb in daily life, home organisation, and interior design. Japan has a strong culture of tidy living, making 収納 a frequently discussed topic in magazines, TV shows, and home goods stores. Common compounds include 収納スペース (storage space) and 収納ボックス (storage box).

Examples

1. この棚は収納力が抜群だ。 This shelf has outstanding storage capacity.
2. 冬物の服を収納するスペースが足りない。 There isn't enough space to store my winter clothes.
3. 収納を工夫すれば狭い部屋でも快適に暮らせる。 If you get creative with storage, you can live comfortably even in a small room.

Usage Guide

Context: home organisation, interior design, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 収 (shuu, collect/receive) + 納 (nou, put away/pay). Originally used in the context of collecting taxes and storing goods, it now broadly refers to storing and organising possessions.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal