Meaning

Primary

Dwelling

Alternatives

Residence, Housing

Word Type

noun

Explanation

If you dwell in a house, that house is your dwelling, or residence.

Reading

じゅうたく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

近年でも、多くの日本の住宅で畳が使われています。

Even in modern times, many Japanese homes continue to use tatami mats.

Kanji Composition