Translation and Meaning of: 家賃 - yachin
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 家賃 (yachin) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: yachin
Kana: やちん
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3
Translation / Meaning: rent
Meaning in English: rent
Definition: Fees paid when renting a residence.
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Explanation and Etymology - (家賃) yachin
The Japanese word 「家賃」 (yachin) refers to rent, especially the rent of a residence or apartment. The etymology of the word lies in the kanji characters that compose it. The kanji 「家」 (ie or ka) means "house" or "home," while 「賃」 (chin) has the meaning of "rent" or "payment." The combination of these kanji provides a direct and clear definition: payment for the house, or more clearly, residential rent.
Historically, the concept of renting has been an essential part of urban society in Japan, especially with the growth of cities during the Edo period. People moving to urban centers in search of work needed to rent accommodations, which gave rise to the need for a system and the associated terminology such as 「家賃」. Although the word has gained prominence in more recent times, the practice of renting space dates back many centuries in Japan.
Besides 「家賃」, there are variations and related expressions used in everyday Japanese. Terms like 「家賃支払い」 (yachin shiharai) mean the payment of rent, and 「家賃契約」 (yachin keiyaku) refers to the rental contract. These variations help to describe different aspects and nuances of the rental process, highlighting the importance of this concept in modern Japanese life.
Synonyms and similar words
- 賃貸料 (Chintai-ryō) - Value or fee for the rental of a property.
- 賃料 (Chinryō) - Rent value, typically used in a more general way.
- 賃借料 (Chinjaku-ryō) - Fee or cost for the use of a rented asset, often used in specific contexts.
- 家費 (Kahi) - Household expenses, including costs related to rent.
- 家屋賃貸料 (Kaoku Chintai-ryō) - Specific rate for renting a residence.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: やちん yachin
How to Write in Japanese - (家賃) yachin
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (家賃) yachin:
Example Sentences - (家賃) yachin
Below are some example sentences:
Kyachin ga takai desu ne
The rent is expensive
The rent is high.
- 家賃 - rent
- が - subject particle
- 高い - expensive
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
- ね - particle of confirmation or agreement
Watashi wa maitsuki yachin wo haraikomu hitsuyou ga arimasu
I need to pay rent every month.
I need to pay my rent every month.
- 私 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は - topic particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
- 毎月 - Japanese adverb that means "every month."
- 家賃 - Japanese noun that means "rent"
- を - direct object particle that indicates the object of the action, in this case "rent"
- 払い込む - Japanese verb that means "to pay (an amount) in advance"
- 必要 - Japanese adjective meaning "necessary"
- が - subject particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case "I"
- あります - Japanese verb that means "to have," in the sense of "it is necessary to have."
Other words of the same type: noun
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