Translation and Meaning of: 宅 - taku
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 宅 (taku) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: taku
Kana: たく
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3
Translation / Meaning: House; home; husband
Meaning in English: house;home;husband
Definition: Home. A place to live.
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Explanation and Etymology - (宅) taku
The Japanese word 「宅」 (taku) is an interesting term with a rich etymology, tracing back to the classical use of the Japanese language. 「宅」 is often used to refer to a house or residence, but it can also imply a broader sense of home or dwelling. This kanji conveys the idea of a place where one resides, associated with the comfort and safety of a familiar environment.
The etymology of 「宅」 is a story that intertwines with the evolution of Chinese characters. The kanji 「宅」 is composed of the radicals 「宀」 and 「乇」, where 「宀」 symbolizes a roof or structure, often used in kanjis related to houses and buildings. The radical 「乇」 adds nuances of protecting or maintaining. Together, these radicals evoke the image of a safe and protected place, which is a home.
In Japanese culture, the word 「宅」 has extensive use and some interesting variations. For example, 「自宅」 (jitaku) refers to one's own house, while 「帰宅」 (kitaku) means returning home. These varied uses highlight the importance and cultural impact that the concept of home has in Japan. Furthermore, 「宅配便」 (takuhai-bin) is a common term that refers to home delivery services, emphasizing how the idea of 'taku' permeates even everyday activities.
Originally incorporated into the Japanese vocabulary during the intense cultural exchange with China, 「宅」 has evolved its meaning alongside Japanese society. Nowadays, in addition to a literal meaning, the word still carries an emotional component, reflecting our sentimental connection to the spaces we call home.
Synonyms and similar words
- 家 (Ie) - Home, house.
- 住宅 (Jūtaku) - Residence, dwelling; generally refers to houses or apartments in urban areas.
- 住居 (Jūkyo) - Place of residence; it may include a variety of types of housing.
- 家屋 (Kau) - House structure; more focused on physical construction.
- 家庭 (Katei) - Family, family environment; it implies life within the household.
- 住所 (Jūsho) - Address; reference to the location where a person resides, legally.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: たく taku
How to Write in Japanese - (宅) taku
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (宅) taku:
Example Sentences - (宅) taku
Below are some example sentences:
sono teitaku wa totemo gouka deshita
That mansion was very luxurious.
The mansion was very luxurious.
- その - demonstrative pronoun "that"
- 邸宅 - noun "mansion"
- は - topic particle
- とても - adverb "very"
- 豪華 - adjective "luxurious"
- でした - verb "to be" in the polite past
Mujou ni kitaku shimashita
I returned home safely.
I got home safely.
- 無事に - "without problems" or "without incident"
- 帰宅 - "coming home"
- しました - "made" or "realized"
Jūtaku wa watashitachi no jinsei no naka de mottomo ōkina kaimono no hitotsu desu
A house is one of the biggest purchases in our lives.
Housing is one of the biggest purchases in our lives.
- 住宅 (juutaku) - house, residence
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 私たち (watashitachi) - we, our
- の (no) - possession particle
- 人生 (jinsei) - life
- の中で (no naka de) - inside
- 最も (mottomo) - the most, the most important
- 大きな (ookina) - great
- 買い物 (kaimono) - purchase, purchase of goods
- の (no) - possession particle
- 一つ (hitotsu) - one of the
- です (desu) - verb to be, to be
Watashi wa jitaku de benkyō shimasu
I study at home.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
- 自宅 (jitaku) - noun that means "house" or "residence"
- で (de) - particle that indicates the location where the action occurs, in this case "at home"
- 勉強 (benkyou) - noun that means "study" or "learning"
- します (shimasu) - verb that means "to do" or "to carry out", in this case "I do/carry out studies"
Watashi no taku wa shizuka desu
My house is quiet.
My house is quiet.
- 私 - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- の - particle indicating possession, equivalent to "my"
- 宅 - noun that means "house"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, equivalent to "about"
- 静か - adjective that means "quiet, silent"
- です - verb "to be" in the polite and polite form
Watashitachi wa shataku ni sunde imasu
We live in an apartment provided by the company.
We live in a company's home.
- 私たち - us in Japanese
- は - topic particle in Japanese
- 社宅 - "company house" in Japanese
- に - location particle in Japanese
- 住んでいます - "we live" in Japanese
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