Japanese word

社宅

Pronunciation

Romajishataku

Meaning

  • nouncompany housing

Example

来月から社宅に住みます。rai getsu ka ra sha taku ni su mi ma su

I will live in company housing starting next month.

Illustration for 社宅 (company housing)

More examples

社宅には家具が付いています。sha taku ni wa ka gu ga tsu i te i ma su

The company housing comes with furniture.

Core concept

Describes a home provided through one's employer as part of an employment arrangement.

Common phrases

  • 社宅に入居するsha taku ni nyū kyo su ru

    move into company housing

  • 社宅を退去するsha taku o tai kyo su ru

    move out of company housing

  • 社宅の入居条件sha taku no nyū kyo jō ken

    eligibility requirements for company housing

Similar words

社員寮shainryō: A dormitory-style residence provided by a company for its employees.
官舎kansha: Housing provided by a government office for its officials or employees.
宿舎shukusha: Lodging provided by an organization for its workers or members, often for a limited period.

Definition in Japanese

勤務先が従業員に提供する住宅。kin mu saki ga jū gyō in ni tei kyō su ru jū taku

Word origin

社宅 (shataku) combines 社 (sha, "company") and 宅 (taku, "residence"), giving the word its meaning of company-provided housing.

Usage tips

  • In Japan, 社宅 (shataku) may be a regular apartment or house rather than a shared dormitory, although both can be provided by an employer.

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