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Hallway

ˈhɔlˌweɪ
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

廊下 (ろうか, rouka), 通路 (つうろ, tsuuro), ホール (ほーる, hooru)

Hallway meanings in Japanese

廊下 (ろうか, rouka)

Example:
The children ran down the hallway.
子供たちは廊下を走った。
Please wait for me in the hallway.
廊下で待っていてください。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in both residential and public buildings to refer to a passage connecting rooms.
Note: The term 廊下 is commonly used in Japanese to refer to hallways in various settings, such as homes, schools, and office buildings.

通路 (つうろ, tsuuro)

Example:
The hallway was too narrow for two people to pass.
通路は二人が通るには狭すぎた。
There is a fire extinguisher in the hallway.
通路には消火器があります。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Refers to a corridor or passageway, often used in more technical or safety contexts.
Note: 通路 can refer to any passage, including hallways, aisles in stores, or corridors in public buildings.

ホール (ほーる, hooru)

Example:
The hallway led to the main hall.
廊下はメインホールに通じていた。
We gathered in the hallway before the ceremony.
式典の前にホールで集まりました。
Usage: InformalContext: Used in contexts related to events or gatherings, often referring to larger spaces.
Note: ホール can mean a hall but can also imply a larger space, sometimes overlapping with the concept of a hallway.

Hallway's synonyms

corridor

A corridor is a long passage in a building with doors leading to rooms on either side. It is often used interchangeably with 'hallway' in everyday language.
Example: The students walked down the long corridor to get to their classrooms.
Note: Corridor typically implies a longer, narrower passageway compared to a hallway.

passage

A passage is a narrow way allowing access between buildings or rooms. It can also refer to a section of a written work.
Example: The passage connecting the two wings of the museum was beautifully decorated with artwork.
Note: Passage is a more general term that can refer to any kind of narrow way, not necessarily within a building.

aisle

An aisle is a passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church, theater, or classroom.
Example: The bride walked down the aisle of the church towards her groom.
Note: Aisle is commonly associated with seating areas and is often used in the context of events or ceremonies.

gallery

A gallery is a long room or building with a glass roof, typically used for displaying works of art.
Example: The art gallery was filled with paintings and sculptures from various artists.
Note: Gallery specifically refers to a space for displaying art or other exhibits, whereas a hallway is a general passage within a building.

Hallway expressions, common phrases

Narrow hallway

Refers to a hallway that is not wide or spacious.
Example: The narrow hallway was barely wide enough for two people to pass each other.
Note: Adding 'narrow' specifies the width of the hallway.

Echo in the hallway

Describes when sound bounces off the walls of a hallway, creating a repeated sound.
Example: Her voice echoed in the hallway, creating a haunting effect.
Note: The focus is on the sound reverberating in the hallway.

Run down the hallway

Means to move quickly or sprint through a hallway.
Example: The kids giggled as they ran down the hallway to their classroom.
Note: Emphasizes the action of running within the hallway space.

Dark hallway

Refers to a hallway with little or no light, often creating a sense of fear or mystery.
Example: She cautiously walked down the dark hallway, her heart racing.
Note: Highlights the lack of light in the hallway.

End of the hallway

Refers to the farthest point in a hallway.
Example: The exit was at the end of the hallway, providing a way out of the building.
Note: Indicates the furthest point within the hallway's length.

Hallway conversation

Refers to a brief or informal conversation that occurs in a hallway.
Example: They had a quick hallway conversation before heading to their respective meetings.
Note: Focuses on the setting and nature of the conversation.

Creepy hallway

Describes a hallway that elicits fear, unease, or discomfort.
Example: The old, creaky house had a creepy hallway that gave everyone chills.
Note: Emphasizes the unsettling or eerie atmosphere of the hallway.

Hallway everyday (slang) expressions

Hallway shuffle

Refers to the act of moving back and forth or side to side in a narrow hallway to make way for someone else.
Example: We had to do the hallway shuffle to avoid bumping into each other.
Note: The original term 'hallway' refers to a passage in a building, while 'hallway shuffle' specifically describes a movement pattern in that space.

Hallway chat

An informal conversation that takes place in a hallway, typically brief and casual.
Example: Let's have a quick hallway chat before the meeting starts.
Note: While 'chat' can happen anywhere, adding 'hallway' specifies the location and context of the conversation.

Hallway bottleneck

Refers to a situation where the hallway becomes congested or crowded, often slowing down the movement of people.
Example: There was a hallway bottleneck near the entrance, causing a delay.
Note: The term 'bottleneck' emphasizes the obstruction or constriction of flow in a specific location.

Hallway dash

Describes a fast or hurried movement through a hallway to reach a destination promptly.
Example: I had to do a quick hallway dash to get to my next class on time.
Note: While 'dash' implies speed, adding 'hallway' specifies the location and context of the swift movement.

Hallway huddle

Refers to a group gathering or meeting that takes place in a hallway for a specific purpose.
Example: The students formed a hallway huddle to discuss the project before entering the classroom.
Note: ‘Huddle’ typically involves a close gathering, but adding ‘hallway’ specifies the location of the gathering.

Hallway - Examples

The hallway was lined with pictures.
She was waiting for him in the hallway.
The gang was dark and eerie.

Hallway grammar

Hallway - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: hallway
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): hallways
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): hallway
Syllables, Separation and Stress
hallway Contains 2 syllables: hall • way
Phonetic transcription: ˈhȯl-ˌwā
hall way , ˈhȯl ˌwā (The red syllable is stressed)

Hallway - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
hallway: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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