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Architecture Glossary

A lightweight multilingual index of terms that appear repeatedly in Japanese architecture study, drawings, code reading, and design criticism.

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Fire Safety

Evacuation

Japanese: 避難(ひなん)

避难

Related: Evacuation / 避難

The movement and route planning that allow people to leave a building safely during fire or disaster.

Building Parts

Stairs

Japanese: 階段(かいだん)

楼梯

Vertical circulation elements connecting floors, also important in evacuation planning.

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Apartment House

Japanese: 共同住宅(きょうどうじゅうたく)

共同住宅

Related: Apartment House / 共同住宅

A residential building containing multiple dwelling units, relevant to zoning, evacuation, fire safety, and shared areas.