
eaves
narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building
「軒」 has another reading with different meanings.
雨が降り始めたので軒下に入った。
I went under the eaves because it started raining.
突然の雨で軒の下に駆け込んだ。
I ducked under the eaves when it suddenly rained.
商店が軒を並べていて賑やかだ。
Shops stand close together, side by side, and it's a lively area.