Translation guide
A house that stands alone, not attached to any other dwelling. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed as 一戸建て (ikkodate), but other terms exist depending on context.
To refer to a house that is not attached to any other building, the most common and general term.
The standard term for a detached house, used in real estate, everyday conversation, and official contexts. Literally 'one-house building'.
I want to live in a detached house.
There are many detached houses in this area.
A shorter, more casual version of 一戸建て. Commonly used in conversation and real estate ads.
I'm looking for a detached house.
When contrasting with an apartment or condominium, to emphasize the standalone nature.
To emphasize that the house is owned, often with land, as opposed to rented.
Refers to an owned house, typically a detached house, but can also include owned apartments. Focuses on ownership rather than structure.
My dream is to buy my own house.
Often implies ownership, but not exclusively. Can be used for rented detached houses as well.
To refer to the physical building of a house, not necessarily emphasizing detachment.
General word for house, home, or building. Can refer to any type of house, but in context often implies a detached house.
That house is big, isn't it?
Literally 'one house', emphasizes a single, standalone house. Often used in real estate or when describing a property.
Used in official documents, real estate listings, or formal descriptions.
Both mean detached house, but 一戸建て is more common in modern real estate and everyday speech. 一軒家 has a slightly more traditional or literary feel and is often used when counting houses (一軒、二軒). 一戸建て emphasizes the building type, while 一軒家 emphasizes the individual house as a unit.
家 (いえ) simply means 'house' or 'home' and does not specify detachment. If you need to be clear that it's not an apartment, use 一戸建て or 戸建て.
I prefer a detached house, not an apartment.
I purchased a detached house.
We decided to rent a detached house.
Demand for detached houses is increasing.