noun
one-story house; bungalow
Refers to a single-story dwelling; 平屋 is the usual written form.
祖父母は郊外の平屋に住んでいる。
My grandparents live in a one-story house in the suburbs.
このあたりには平屋が多く、のどかな雰囲気だ。
There are many bungalows around here, giving it a peaceful atmosphere.
Compound of 平 (ひら, 'flat') and 屋 (や, 'house'). The spelling 平家 is ateji.