Japanese word

貸家

Pronunciation

Romajikashiya

Meaning

  • nounhouse for rent

Example

駅の近くに貸家があります。eki no chika ku ni kashi ya ga a ri ma su

There is a house for rent near the station.

Illustration for 貸家 (house for rent)

More examples

引っ越し先として貸家を探しています。hi kko shi saki to shi te kashi ya o saga shi te i ma su

I am searching for a rental house to move into.

Core concept

Refers to a house that an owner offers to tenants in exchange for rent.

Common phrases

  • 貸家を探すkashi ya o saga su

    look for a house for rent

  • 貸家を借りるkashi ya o ka ri ru

    rent a house

  • 貸家に住むkashi ya ni su mu

    live in a rental house

Similar words

借家shakuya: A house rented by a tenant for use as a home.

Definition in Japanese

家賃を受け取る条件で人に住まわせる家。ya chin o u ke to ru jō ken de hito ni su ma wa se ru ie

Word origin

The native Japanese compound combines 貸す (kasu, "to lend") in its noun form 貸し (kashi, "renting out") with 家 (ya, "house"), naming a house offered for rent.

Usage tips

  • 貸家 (kashiya) contrasts with 借りる (kariru, "to borrow or rent") because it names the property from the lender's perspective.

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