/uˈtaɪə, uːtɑː/ or /uˈtɑː/ (UT-ah or YOO-tah)

Definitions

1. noun

A traditional Japanese hut, often made of wooden or bamboo lattice, typically thatched and used as a shelter for shepherds or travelers in rural Japan.

“The hikers stopped at the rustic uta to rest and eat before continuing on their journey.”