No. 2,748 in Japanese
舎
"舎" means "hut," "cottage," or "house" and is also used to indicate a building or dwelling.
In a sentence
この建物は学生舎です。
This building is a student dormitory.
In this sentence, '舎' represents a building used for housing, specifically referring to accommodations designed for students.
会社の近くに新しい事務舎を建てました。
A new office building was constructed near the company.
Here, '舎' is used to denote a building, specifically an office space, indicating the type of structure it refers to.
動物舎は動物園でとても重要です。
Animal sheds are very important in zoos.
In this instance, '舎' signifies a space or shed designed for housing animals, highlighting its application in contexts involving the care of animals.
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