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2009.04.27(Review of 2004.05.17 edition)

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HOUSE vs. HOME   一軒家 vs. 住居

Explanation

  • A house is a building for people - usually one family - to live in. It usually has one kitchen, one living room, etc., but often has more than one bedroom.

    Your home is the house, apartment, or condominium that you live in.
  • house は、人（通常１家族）が住んでいる建物、つまり、一軒家のことです。たいてい、台所や居間などは１つずつ、寝室は２つ以上あります。

    home は、人が住んでいる一軒家やアパート、マンション、つまり、住居のことです。

HOUSE vs. HOME

examples

  1. PETER: The American dream is to own your own house.
    MIYUKI: That's a dream that many Japanese families share, as well.
  2. Jeff and Jennifer just bought a three-bedroom house in Seattle.
  3. (two children)
    a: It's starting to rain. Now what are we going to do?
    b: Let's play at my house.
  4. My apartment in Tokyo is small, but I love it. It's my home!
  5. Call me at home if you need me.
  6. Since I started working at home, I'm able to be much more involved in my kids' lives.

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