借かり住ずまい

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

rented house; living in a rented place

Refers both to the rented dwelling itself and the state of living in rented accommodation. Often implies a temporary or humble situation compared to owning a home.

• 東とう京きょうでは借かり住ずまいの人ひとが多おおい。

  In Tokyo, many people live in rented homes.

• 若わかいうちは借かり住ずまいで十じゅう分ぶんだ。

  When you're young, living in a rented place is fine.