家 — meaning in English

English meaning

• home noun The place where someone lives, especially with their family.
• house noun A building where people live, typically a single family.
• place noun A particular area, location, or spot.

Senses

家 is used for these senses in English:

• at home Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see at,‎ home. In one's place of residence.
• home 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.

home — full definition

1. noun The place where someone lives, especially with their family.
2. adj Relating to one's own dwelling or country, as opposed to abroad.
3. adv To or at one's place of residence.

house — full definition

1. noun A building where people live, typically a single family.
2. noun The people who live together in a home; a household.
3. noun A building used for a specific business or purpose, often named for it (e.g. publishing house, opera house).
4. noun A branch or chamber of a legislature, or the assembly itself.
5. noun A family line, especially a royal or noble dynasty.

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