English–Japanese
“private house” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiminka
Example
この民家は百年前に建てられました。ko no min ka wa hyaku nen mae ni ta te ra re ma shi ta
This private house was built one hundred years ago.
How to say “private house” in Japanese
“Private house” in Japanese is 民家 (minka).
Refers to a residence belonging to or occupied by ordinary people, in contrast with buildings serving public or business purposes.
Example sentences with 民家
過疎化が進む地域でも、古い民家が大切に保存されています。ka so ka ga susu mu chi iki de mo furu i min ka ga tai setsu ni ho zon sa re te i ma su
Even in areas experiencing depopulation, old private houses are carefully preserved.
Tips for using 民家
- The English loanword minka often brings to mind traditional Japanese farmhouses, so its architectural use is narrower than the everyday meaning of 民家 (minka).