Japanese word

おうち

Pronunciation

Romajiouchi

Meaning

  • nounhome

Example

今日は早くおうちに帰ります。kyō wa haya ku o u chi ni kae ri ma su

I will go home early today.

Illustration for おうち (home)

More examples

子どもたちはおうちで宿題をします。ko do mo ta chi wa o u chi de shuku dai o shi ma su

The children do their homework at home.

Core concept

Centers on a familiar place where a person lives, returns, and shares everyday life.

Common phrases

  • おうちに帰るo u chi ni kae ru

    go home

  • おうちにいるo u chi ni i ru

    be at home

  • おうちで過ごすo u chi de su go su

    spend time at home

  • おうちで食べるo u chi de ta be ru

    eat at home

  • おうちに招くo u chi ni mane ku

    invite someone home

Similar words

家ie: A home or household viewed as a place of daily life.
自宅jitaku: The home belonging to or occupied by a particular person.
住まいsumai: A person's living place, often expressed in a somewhat formal way.

Definition in Japanese

人が暮らす家を、親しみを込めていう語。hito ga ku ra su ie o shita shi mi o ko me te i u go

Word origin

The Japanese word おうち (ōchi) combines お (o, an honorific prefix) with うち (uchi, "inside" or "home"), forming a familiar term for home.

Usage tips

  • In casual conversation, おうち (ōchi) sounds warmer and more familiar than 家 (ie), especially when talking about going home or visiting someone's home.

Other meanings

  • housenoun

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