Translation guide
The concept of housing, including dwellings, accommodation, and the housing market. Japanese expressions vary by context: physical buildings, the act of providing shelter, or the housing sector.
Referring to houses, apartments, or places where people live in general.
General term for residential buildings, houses, apartments. Used in formal and everyday contexts.
この地域は住宅が多い。
There is a lot of housing in this area.
新しい住宅が建設中です。
New housing is under construction.
Refers to a dwelling or residence, often used in legal or formal contexts.
住居の権利を守る。
Protect housing rights.
Common word for house or home. Can refer to the physical building or the concept of home.
家を探しています。
I'm looking for housing.
Temporary or arranged place to stay, such as for students, workers, or travelers.
Dormitory, barracks, or company housing. Used for institutional accommodation.
会社の宿舎に住んでいる。
I live in company housing.
Dormitory, especially for students or single workers.
学生寮に入る。
Move into student housing.
A place to live; dwelling. Slightly formal or literary.
住まいを提供する。
Provide housing.
The economic or industry aspect of housing, including real estate and policy.
Housing market, used in economic and business contexts.
住宅市場は活発だ。
The housing market is active.
Housing situation or conditions, often used in discussions about availability and quality.
都市部の住宅事情は厳しい。
The housing situation in urban areas is tough.
Real estate; often used when discussing housing as property.
The act of providing or supplying housing to people.
To provide housing. A straightforward and common expression.
被災者に住宅を提供する。
Provide housing for disaster victims.
To secure housing; emphasizes ensuring availability.
低所得者向けに住居を確保する。
Secure housing for low-income people.
Used in classifications or categories like 'housing type' or 'housing expenses'.
The loanword ハウジング is used mainly in specific compound terms like ハウジングメーカー (housing manufacturer) or in technical contexts. For everyday 'housing', use 住宅 or 家.
住宅を探しています。
I'm looking for housing.
住宅 is a formal term for residential buildings, often used in official or business contexts. 家 is the everyday word for house/home and is more personal. Use 家 when talking about your own home or in casual conversation.
新しい家を買った。
I bought a new house.
住宅の品質を向上させる。
Improve the quality of housing.
市はもっと手頃な住宅を必要としている。
The city needs more affordable housing.
学生寮はキャンパスの近くにある。
Student housing is located near the campus.
不動産会社で住宅を探す。
Look for housing through a real estate agency.