tokonoma
noun
to·ko·no·ma
ˌtō-kə-ˈnō-mə 
: a niche or alcove in the wall of a Japanese house for the display of a decorative object
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The 34 Japanese-style rooms are archetypal of such establishments: tatami mat floors, low tables with legless chairs, an ornamental alcove (tokonoma), and sliding shoji screens characterize the accommodations.
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Christina Liao, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2018
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Christina Liao, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2018
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“Tokonoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tokonoma. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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