家屋
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Base noun form. Refers to a physical house or building structure. Used in formal or technical contexts, such as real estate or architecture. Example: 『その家屋は古いです』 (sono kaoku wa furui desu, 'That building is old').
Theme
User and their friend Miyuki are walking through a residential neighborhood, admiring the architecture and discussing housing preferences.
家屋
かおく
house, building
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'house' with a roof that looks like the kanji 『家』 (ie, 'house') and walls made of 『屋』 (ya, 'shop / Roof'). Together, they form 『家屋』 (kaoku, 'house / Building') — a complete structure for living or working.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『家屋』 (kaoku, 'house / Building') is a formal term often used in legal or architectural contexts, such as property listings or construction documents. It emphasizes the physical structure itself, distinguishing it from more personal terms like 『家』 (ie, 'home').
Forms
Base: 家屋Base noun form. Refers to a physical house or building structure. Used in formal or technical contexts, such as real estate or architecture. Example: 『その家屋は古いです』 (sono kaoku wa furui desu, 'That building is old').