Translation guide
The English word "estate" has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common ones for learners: a large piece of land with a house, all the property left by someone who died, and a housing development. It also touches on less common uses like a political or social class, and a car model variant.
A large area of land in the countryside, usually with a large house, owned by one person or family.
a country estate · a vast estate with a manor house
Refers to a plot of land, often used for a large estate. Can be combined with 屋敷 (mansion) to emphasize the house.
He owns a vast estate in the suburbs.
Emphasizes the grand residence on the estate. Often used for luxurious mansions.
The estate is surrounded by vast gardens.
A large mansion, often implying the entire estate.
She has a country estate in England.
A traditional Japanese mansion or estate, often with historical connotations.
This estate has been around since the Edo period.
All the money and property owned by a person at death, especially when considered in legal contexts.
to inherit an estate · the estate was worth millions
An area of land on which many houses are built together, often by a single developer.
a council estate · a housing estate
Refers to a planned residential complex or housing estate, often with apartment blocks or uniform houses.
A new housing estate is being built in the suburbs.
A general term for a residential area, which can include housing estates.
This housing estate is quiet and livable.
A major political or social group in some countries, especially in historical contexts like pre-revolutionary France.
the three estates · the Estates-General
Refers to social status or class, but not specifically the 'estates' of the realm. Use with caution.
Pre-revolutionary French society was divided into three estates.
Specifically the Estates-General in French history. Very specific term.
The Estates-General was convened in 1789.
A car with a longer body that has a large carrying area behind the back seats, usually with a door at the back.
an estate car · a Volvo estate
The English term 'real estate' is translated as 不動産 (ふどうさん) in Japanese. Never use エステート alone for this meaning.
団地 (だんち) specifically refers to a planned housing complex, often with uniform buildings and shared facilities. 住宅地 (じゅうたくち) is a broader term for any residential area, which may include 団地 but also other types of housing.