This kanji can mean a roof, a house, a shop, or a dealer.

on readings:
  • oku
kun readings:
  • ya
examples:
butagoya pigsty
heya room
inugoya doghouse
izakaya a Japanese bar serving drinks & snacks
kashiya candy store
kusuriya drugstore, pharmacy
marutagoya log cabin
Nagoya Nagoya
nikuya butcher shop
sakanaya fish shop
umagoya stable
ushigoya barn
宿 yadoya inn
yao ya produce market

links:
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Last Alteration Performed: 5 December 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.