This paper aims to explain the construction and historical trends of the living space concentrating on the so-called Adanoma found in Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture. The investigation depended mainly on a field survey of 158 homes spread over 7 districts in Goto City. The objectives were three items: the floor plan and age of the houses under investigation, and the colloquial names for each part of the living space. In connection with the third item, the daily as well as special use of each part of the living space such as for festivities and reception of guests were analyzed. Particular attention was paid to the appellation of Adanoma,
i.e., why it is named as such, how it is connected to the over rooms, and how it borders with the earthen floor. The results of the above study may be summarized as follows: 1. House with Adanoma was found in all of the seven districts. 2. The oldest of them are the four-room houses in Sakiyama District built in 1924. 3. Adjacent to Zasiki or living-cum-bed room with reed-matted floor and to Naisho or inner room, Adanoma is daily used for receiving visitors. A household Shinto shrine is located in Adanoma. 4.
Ada of Adanoma means “outer” as against
Nai of Naisho means “inner.” In other words, Adanoma is an outermost room while Naisho is an innermost room. 5. In conclusion, Adanoma is a room that borders the earthen floor with the entrance.
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