マンション
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Base noun form. Used to describe a modern, multistory residential building, often owned as a condominium. Example: 『マンションに住んでいます』 (manshon ni sunde imasu, 'I live in a condominium').
Theme
During a casual chat at a café, User and their friend Yamada discuss housing options and recent moves.
マンション
マンション
multistory apartment house, condominium
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'mansion' (マンション sounds like 'mansion') with many floors — it's not a single-family house but a multistory apartment building. 'Mansion' → マンション (manshon, 'condominium').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『マンション』 (manshon) refers to modern, multistory apartment buildings or condominiums, often with amenities like security and elevators. It's distinct from 『アパート』 (apaato, 'apartment'), which are usually older, smaller, and less expensive buildings.
Forms
Base: マンションBase noun form. Used to describe a modern, multistory residential building, often owned as a condominium. Example: 『マンションに住んでいます』 (manshon ni sunde imasu, 'I live in a condominium').