home in Japanese
home in Japanese is 家, 実家, 故郷 — home means the place where someone lives, especially with their family.
home in Japanese
家
Pronounced: ie
実家
Pronounced: jikka
The place (residence, settlement, country, etc.), where a person was born or raised; childhood or parental home; home of one’s parents or guardian.
故郷
Pronounced: kuni
The place (residence, settlement, country, etc.), where a person was born or raised; childhood or parental home; home of one’s parents or guardian.
家
Pronounced: ie
One’s own dwelling place; the house or structure in which one lives; especially the house in which one lives with one's family; the habitual abode of one’s family.
お住まい
One’s own dwelling place; the house or structure in which one lives; especially the house in which one lives with one's family; the habitual abode of one’s family.
お宅
Pronounced: otaku
One’s own dwelling place; the house or structure in which one lives; especially the house in which one lives with one's family; the habitual abode of one’s family.
故郷
Pronounced: kuni
One’s native land; the place or country in which one dwells; the place where one’s ancestors dwell or dwelt.
母国
Pronounced: bokoku
One’s native land; the place or country in which one dwells; the place where one’s ancestors dwell or dwelt.
生息地
Pronounced: seisokuchi
The locality where a thing is usually found, or was first found, or where it is naturally abundant; habitat; seat.
What does "home" mean?
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noun The place where someone lives, especially with their family.
"My home is a small flat above a bakery near the station."
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adj Relating to one's own dwelling or country, as opposed to abroad.
"The team lost its unbeaten home record."
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adv To or at one's place of residence.
"She drove home after the late shift."
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home in a sentence
- My home is a small flat above a bakery near the station.
- After the trip, it felt good to finally be home.
- The team lost its unbeaten home record.
- The minister spoke about home affairs rather than foreign policy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "home" in Japanese?
"home" in Japanese is 家, 実家, 故郷. home means: The place where someone lives, especially with their family.
How do you pronounce 家?
"home" in Japanese is 家, pronounced "ie".
How do you use "home" in a sentence?
Example: "My home is a small flat above a bakery near the station." In Japanese, "home" is 家, 実家, 故郷.
Are there other ways to say "home" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "home": 家, 実家, 故郷, お住まい, お宅, 母国.
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