Japanese

わがや
Meaning: my home; our home
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

我
が
家

Example sentences

Returning from a long trip, my own home is definitely where I feel most relaxed.
狭いながらも楽しい我が家。
My home is small but happy.
家族全員が集まって、クリスマスを祝うのが我が家の恒例だ。
It is a tradition in our home for the whole family to gather and celebrate Christmas.
この田畑は、代々我が家に受け継がれてきた。
These fields and paddies have been passed down through our family for generations.
この刀は、代々我が家に伝わる家宝です。
This sword is an heirloom that has been passed down in my family for generations.
カレーにインスタントコーヒーを少々加えるのが、我が家の隠し味だ
Adding a little instant coffee to the curry is our family's secret ingredient.
大晦日の夜には、家族全員で年越しそばを食べるのが我が家の習慣だ。
It is a tradition in our family for the whole family to eat Toshikoshi Soba on New Year's Eve.

Usage Notes

A warm and personal way to refer to one's own home or household.

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