Translation and Meaning of: 不動産 - fudousan
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 不動産 (fudousan) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: fudousan
Kana: ふどうさん
Type: Noun
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Translation / Meaning: real estate
Meaning in English: real estate
Definition: It refers to the ownership or right to use real estate, such as land or buildings.
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Explanation and Etymology - (不動産) fudousan
"不動産" (fudousan) is a Japanese word that translates to "real estate" in English. This word is composed of three kanji: "不" (fu), which means "not" or "without"; "動" (dou), which means "movement" or "to move"; and "産" (san), which means "property" or "to produce." The etymology of the word essentially indicates something that cannot be moved, that is, a fixed property like land and buildings.
The origin of this term dates back to the need to define properties that, by their very nature, are immovable. In Japan, as in many other countries, the distinction between movable and immovable goods is fundamental to legislation involving inheritances, buying and selling, and other types of legal negotiations. 「不動産」 is part of a broader set of terminologies used in the real estate sector, reflecting its economic and cultural importance.
The word 「不動産」 also commonly refers to the real estate market or real estate businesses, encompassing everything from small residential properties to large commercial developments. In Japan, the real estate sector plays a significant role in the economy, influenced by demographic factors and specific legislation. Furthermore, when discussing 「不動産」, topics such as investment, urban development, and even cultural aspects of housing and space throughout Japan's history are often touched upon.
In Japanese daily life, "不動産" is often associated with real estate agencies, known as "不動産屋" (fudousan-ya), which are responsible for assisting in the mediation of transactions related to properties. Despite the direct and pragmatic meaning, the concept of "不動産" also encompasses ideas of stability and security, values that are deeply rooted in Japanese culture, which cherishes the home as a vital space for the family and the community.
Synonyms and similar words
- 不動産 (Fudōsan) - Real estate property
- 不動産物 (Fudōsanbutsu) - Real estate property objects
- 不動産資産 (Fudōsanshisan) - Real estate assets
- 不動産財産 (Fudōsanzaisan) - Real estate as assets
- 不動産所有物 (Fudōsan shoyūbutsu) - Assets belonging to real estate properties
- 不動産物件 (Fudōsanbukken) - Available properties
- 不動産物件資産 (Fudōsanbukken shisan) - Available real estate assets
- 不動産物件財産 (Fudōsanbukken zaisan) - Available real estate assets
- 不動産物件所有物 (Fudōsanbukken shoyūbutsu) - Assets belonging to available properties
- 不動産物品 (Fudōsanbuppin) - Items related to real estate properties
- 不動産物品資産 (Fudōsanbuppin shisan) - Real estate property item assets
- 不動産物品財産 (Fudōsanbuppin zaisan) - Assets of real estate property items
- 不動産物品所有物 (Fudōsanbuppin shoyūbutsu) - Assets belonging to real estate property items
- 不動産物件物品 (Fudōsanbukkenbuppin) - Available property items
- 不動産物件物品資産 (Fudōsanbukkenbuppin shisan) - Available real estate item assets
- 不動産物件物品財産 (Fudōsanbukkenbuppin zaisan) - Assets of available real estate items
- 不動産物件物品所有物 (Fudōsanbukkenbuppin shoyūbutsu) - Items belonging to available real estate assets
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: ふどうさん fudousan
How to Write in Japanese - (不動産) fudousan
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (不動産) fudousan:
Example Sentences - (不動産) fudousan
Below are some example sentences:
Fudousan wa takai desu
The real estate sector is expensive.
- 不動産 (fudousan) - real estate
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 高い (takai) - expensive
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
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