house

This is the 5327th most frequent Japanese word.


house

The Japanese word for "house" is "ie," meaning a building where people live.


Here, '家' (house) is used to refer to the physical building or residence itself, emphasizing its appearance.

家がとてもきれいです。

The house is very beautiful.


In this sentence, '家' refers to 'home,' implying the place of residence where one lives and spends personal time.

家族と家で映画を見ます。

I watch movies with my family at home.


The usage of '家' here refers to someone's residence or the place where they live, specifying its location or distance.

彼の家は遠いです。

His house is far away.