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Noun
1. roof
Wikipedia definition
2. RoofA roof is the covering on the uppermost part of a building. A roof protects the building and its contents from the effects of weather. Structures that require roofs range from a letter box to a cathedral or stadium, dwellings being the most numerous. In most countries a roof protects primarily against rain. Depending upon the nature of the building, the roof may also protect against heat, sunlight, cold, snow and wind.
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Other forms
家根 【やね】
Notes
家根: Rarely-used kanji form.

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