Japanese word

邸宅

Pronunciation

Romajiteitaku

Meaning

  • nounmansion

Example

古い邸宅を見学します。furu i tei taku o ken gaku shi ma su

We tour an old mansion.

Illustration for 邸宅 (mansion)

More examples

彼は郊外に邸宅を建てました。kare wa kō gai ni tei taku o ta te ma shi ta

He built a mansion in the suburbs.

Core concept

Presents 邸宅 (teitaku) as a distinguished residence that is notably larger and more impressive than an ordinary home.

Common phrases

  • 邸宅の庭tei taku no niwa

    a mansion's garden

  • 邸宅を改修するtei taku o kai shū su ru

    renovate a mansion

Similar words

豪邸gōtei: A luxurious and grand private residence.
屋敷yashiki: A large residence, often with extensive grounds or a traditional character.

Definition in Japanese

広い敷地に建てられた、規模の大きい立派な住宅。hiro i shiki chi ni ta te ra re ta ki bo no ō ki i rip pa na jū taku

Word origin

邸宅 (teitaku) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 邸 (tei, "residence") and 宅 (taku, "house"). Their combination denotes an impressive private residence.

Usage tips

  • 邸宅 (teitaku) appears more often in formal writing and descriptions than in casual conversation, making its register useful for advanced Japanese study.

Other meanings

  • residencenoun

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