お宅
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Polite noun form. Used to respectfully refer to another person's home. Often paired with honorific prefix 『お』 (o-).
Theme
User and their neighbor Yoshiko are talking outside about weekend plans and visiting each other's homes.
お宅
おたく
(someone else's) house
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine visiting a friend's house and saying 'Oh, take me to your home!' — 'Oh take' sounds like 『お宅』 (otaku, 'your house').
Cultural Note
『お宅』 (otaku) is a polite term often used to refer to someone else's home in formal or respectful contexts, such as when visiting or discussing another person's residence. It's commonly heard in phrases like 『お宅はどこですか？』 (otaku wa doko desu ka?, 'Where is your house?').
Forms
Base: お宅Polite noun form. Used to respectfully refer to another person's home. Often paired with honorific prefix 『お』 (o-).