niche

IPA(Pronunciation)

/niːʃ/

Noun

broadly

(architecture) A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. / Any similar position, literal or figurative.

Japanese Meaning

建築において、壁の厚み内に設けられた、彫像や胸像などを収めるためのくぼみ、またはそれに類似した位置や空間。

What is this buttons?

The sculptor finally found the perfect niche in the cathedral wall to display his marble saint.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彫刻家はついに大聖堂の壁に大理石の聖人像を飾るのにぴったりの壁龕を見つけた。

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Sense（1）

On the margin of this long tract, are abundance of shrines and images, defended from the injuries of the weather by niches of stone wherein they are placed.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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Sense（2）

Any similar position, literal or figurative.

Sense（3）

Specifically, a cremation niche; a columbarium.

Sense（4）

(ecology) A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited.

Sense（5）

(by extension) Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business.

Sense（6）

(Islam) An arrow woven into a prayer rug pointing in the direction of qibla.

niches

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