Translation guide
The concept of housing, including dwellings, accommodation, and the housing market. Japanese expressions vary by context: physical buildings, the act of providing shelter, or the housing sector.
Referring to houses, apartments, or places where people live in general.
General term for residential buildings, houses, apartments. Used in formal and everyday contexts.
There is a lot of housing in this area.
Refers to a dwelling or residence, often used in legal or formal contexts.
Common word for house or home. Can refer to the physical building or the concept of home.
Temporary or arranged place to stay, such as for students, workers, or travelers.
Dormitory, barracks, or company housing. Used for institutional accommodation.
The economic or industry aspect of housing, including real estate and policy.
The act of providing or supplying housing to people.
To provide housing. A straightforward and common expression.
Used in classifications or categories like 'housing type' or 'housing expenses'.
The loanword ハウジング is used mainly in specific compound terms like ハウジングメーカー (housing manufacturer) or in technical contexts. For everyday 'housing', use 住宅 or 家.
I'm looking for housing.
住宅 is a formal term for residential buildings, often used in official or business contexts. 家 is the everyday word for house/home and is more personal. Use 家 when talking about your own home or in casual conversation.
The city needs more affordable housing.
New housing is under construction.
Protect housing rights.
I'm looking for housing.
I live in company housing.
Dormitory, especially for students or single workers.
Move into student housing.
A place to live; dwelling. Slightly formal or literary.
Provide housing.
The housing market is active.
Housing situation or conditions, often used in discussions about availability and quality.
The housing situation in urban areas is tough.
Real estate; often used when discussing housing as property.
Look for housing through a real estate agency.
Provide housing for disaster victims.
To secure housing; emphasizes ensuring availability.
Secure housing for low-income people.
Used as a prefix or in compound words to mean housing-related.
Take out a housing loan.
新しい家を買った。
I bought a new house.
Improve the quality of housing.
学生寮はキャンパスの近くにある。
Student housing is located near the campus.