テナント
Meanings
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Refers specifically to a business or organization renting space in an office building, shopping center, or similar commercial property. Not typically used for residential tenants.
The tenants for the new shopping mall have been decided.
This building houses multiple tenants.
Usage patterns
- テナントを募集するto recruit tenants (for a building)
They are recruiting tenants for the new building.
- テナントが入るfor a tenant to move into a space
A new tenant moved in on the first floor.
- テナントが撤退するfor a tenant to pull out/close down
One tenant after another pulled out due to the recession.
- テナント料tenant fee/rent (paid by a commercial tenant)
Tenant fees are paid on a monthly basis.
- テナントとして入居するto move in as a tenant (business)
The café moved in as a tenant.