Translation guide
A multi-unit residential building. In Japanese, the most common and neutral term is マンション, though it often implies a modern, concrete building. アパート is used for smaller, often wooden buildings. Other terms exist for public housing or specific types.
The most common way to refer to an apartment building, especially a modern, mid- to high-rise concrete structure.
The default word for a modern apartment building. Despite the English origin, it does not mean a luxury condominium; it's the standard term for any concrete apartment building.
A new apartment building was built near the station.
A low-rise apartment building, typically two stories, often made of wood or light steel, with cheaper rent.
An apartment building provided by the government or a public corporation, often for lower-income residents.
A tall, upscale apartment building, often with concierge services and high-end amenities.
A building containing studio or one-room apartments, often aimed at single occupants.
マンション typically refers to a modern, concrete apartment building, often mid- to high-rise. アパート refers to a smaller, usually two-story wooden or light steel building. The distinction is based on structure and size, not ownership. Both can be rented or owned. In everyday conversation, マンション is the default for most urban apartment buildings.
He lives in an apartment building in the city center.
A formal, technical term for multi-unit housing, including apartments and condominiums. Used in official contexts or real estate.
There are many apartment buildings in this area.
Similar to 集合住宅, but slightly more common in legal or architectural contexts. Not used in everyday conversation.
The apartment building's management association held a meeting.
Refers to a smaller, usually wooden or light steel apartment building. Rent is generally lower than a マンション. The word is a loanword from 'apartment' but has a distinct meaning.
When I was a student, I lived in an old apartment building.
The landlord of the apartment building is very kind.
A boarding house or a small apartment building where meals may be provided. Often older style, sometimes with shared facilities. Less common today.
He lives in a boarding house near the university.
Public housing operated by local governments. Rent is based on income. Often used for the buildings themselves.
I applied for a municipal apartment building.
A large housing complex, often built by public entities like UR (Urban Renaissance Agency). Can refer to the entire complex of apartment buildings, not just one building.
There are parks and shops inside the apartment complex.
Specifically refers to rental housing by the Urban Renaissance Agency. Often used in real estate listings.
UR rental apartment buildings sometimes don't require a guarantor.
A high-rise apartment building, typically over 20 stories. Often implies luxury or premium status.
My dream is to live on the top floor of a high-rise apartment building.
Literally 'luxury apartment building'. Used for upscale buildings with high-quality construction and facilities.
Luxury apartment buildings come with a gym and pool.
An apartment building consisting of studio apartments (one-room units). Common in urban areas for singles.
Studio apartment buildings have relatively cheap rent.
Mansions are reinforced concrete, while apāto are often wooden.
The Japanese word マンション does not mean a large, luxurious house (English 'mansion'). It simply means an apartment building. Using マンション to refer to a wealthy person's large house would cause confusion. For a mansion, use 大邸宅 (だいていたく) or 豪邸 (ごうてい).