離れの軒先

English translation: (On the ground) next to the roof of the annex

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Japanese term or phrase:離れの軒先
English translation:(On the ground) next to the roof of the annex
Entered by: conejo

07:25 Mar 14, 2019
Japanese to English translations [PRO]
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Japanese term or phrase: 離れの軒先
人が自宅の離れの軒先で倒れていた

What location is this describing? Was the person lying on top of his roof? Was he lying on the ground under the roof? Is this describing some other location? I can't envision this scenario. Please describe what this means.

Thanks.
conejo
United States
Local time: 20:43
(On the ground) next to the roof of the annex
Explanation:
Literally "in front of" the roof, on the ground.
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Lincoln Hui
Hong Kong
Local time: 09:43
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4(On the ground) next to the roof of the annex
Lincoln Hui
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FYR
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(On the ground) next to the roof of the annex


Explanation:
Literally "in front of" the roof, on the ground.

Lincoln Hui
Hong Kong
Local time: 09:43
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36 mins
Reference: FYR

Reference information:
https://kotobank.jp/word/離れ-603811
https://ejje.weblio.jp/content/軒

cinefil
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