住
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Base noun form. Refers to the concept of a place where one lives or resides, often used as a component in compound nouns related to housing and habitation.
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are chatting about their living situations while walking through a park in Tokyo.
住
じゅう
dwelling, living
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Think of a cozy 'dwelling' where you live. The word 『住』 (juu, 'dwelling') sounds like 'jewel'—a precious place to live. 'Jewel dwelling' → 住 (juu, 'dwelling').
Cultural Note
『住』 (juu, 'dwelling') is commonly seen in words related to housing and living, such as 『住所』 (juusho, 'address') or 『住宅』 (juutaku, 'residence'), reflecting its importance in daily life and urban planning in Japan.
Forms
Base: 住Base noun form. Refers to the concept of a place where one lives or resides, often used as a component in compound nouns related to housing and habitation.