House in Japanese
"house" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
家
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4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "house". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
家 is a house and a household — the building and the family line in one. 宅 is a residence, the formal word and the one in your own address. 屋 is a shop or a roof, the 屋 of 本屋 bookshop. 宇 is the eaves, and it appears in 宇宙 universe.
Top pick
house, home, family, professional, expert, performer
Reading: ka
10 strokes · peaceful
Where it comes from
Pig (豕) under roof (宀). House where livestock is kept.
What it carries
Home, family, expert. '家' symbolizes belonging and security.
Related kanji for "house"
house
taku · peaceful
Composed of roof and phonetic. Under roof.
house
oku
Composed of roof (尸) and arrive (至). Place where people come, building.
house
u · mysterious, spiritual
Composed of roof and phonetic. Under roof, universe.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for house?
The most common kanji for "house" is 家, read as ka. It means house, home, family. Related kanji: 宅 (house), 屋 (house), 宇 (house).
How many strokes does 家 have?
家 has 10 strokes.