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Base noun form. Refers to a building where people live or a family's residence. Can be used alone or with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『に』 (ni, location).
Theme
Two neighbors, Ken and User, chat while walking their dogs in the local park, discussing their living situations and home preferences.
家
いえ
house / home
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a cozy 'house' with a roof shaped like the kanji 『家』 (ie, 'house'). The kanji looks like a roof over a pig (historically, houses kept animals), but think of it as your 'home' sweet home!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『家』 (ie, 'house') often refers to the physical building, while 『うち』 (uchi, 'home') can mean one's family or household. Traditional Japanese houses feature 『畳』 (tatami, 'straw mats') and 『障子』 (shoji, 'sliding paper doors').
Forms
Base: 家Base noun form. Refers to a building where people live or a family's residence. Can be used alone or with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『に』 (ni, location).