Japanese

いえ
Meaning: house, home, household, family
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

家

Example sentences

I built a new house.
友達が家にくる
A friend is coming to my house.
あの山の向こうに家がある
There is a house beyond that mountain.
雨なら家にいる
If it's raining, I'll stay home.
忘れ物を取りに家へ戻る
I'm going back home to get my forgotten item.
この家はとても大きい
This house is very big.
駅で友達と別れて、家に帰った。
I parted with my friend at the station and went home.
家に入るときは、玄関で靴を脱いでください。
When entering the house, please take off your shoes at the entrance.
休日は一日中家にこもっていた。
I spent the whole holiday staying at home.
家から駅まで二キロくらいある
It is about two kilometers from my house to the station.

Usage Notes

Refers to a physical house or building where people live. Can also refer to one's home or household. Distinct from うち which is more colloquial for 'home/my place'.

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