detached house; standalone house
Refers to a single-family house that is not attached to other dwellings, as opposed to an apartment or condominium. Often used in real estate contexts.
See also: 一戸建て
I'm looking for a detached house within a 5-minute walk from the station.
This area has many detached houses and is a quiet residential neighborhood.
semi-detached house; duplex
Standard spelling. The okurigana て makes the reading clear.
Abbreviated spelling, often used in real estate listings and signage.
Compound of 戸 (ko, 'door' or 'house') and 建て (date, 'building' or 'construction'), literally 'house building'. The exact historical derivation is straightforward.