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JLPT N18画 · 8 strokesradical 邑freq #905

residence, mansion

On'yomi (音読み)

  • テイ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • やしき

Mnemonic

In a grand mansion, guests discuss life over tea, enjoying the refined atmosphere created by the elegant walls of the residence.

About this kanji

The kanji 「邸」 (teii) primarily means "residence" or "mansion." It is often used as a noun to refer to large houses or official buildings. You may come across several common compounds, such as 官邸 (かんてい), which means "official residence," often referring to the prime minister's house, and 私邸 (してい), meaning "private residence." Another notable term is 邸宅 (ていたく), which describes a large house. When using this kanji, note that it conveys a sense of formality or importance related to the type of residence being referred to.

Example sentences

  • 彼は大きな邸宅に住んでいる。

    He lives in a large mansion.

Meanings across languages

English
residence, mansion
Tiếng Việt
nhà ở, biệt thự
日本語
邸宅, 館
한국어
저택, 예관
中文
住宅, 公馆
id
kediaman
th
ที่พัก
es
residencia
fr
résidence
de
Wohnsitz
pt
residência

Common compounds

  • 官邸かんていofficial residence (e.g. of the prime minister)
  • 公邸こうていofficial residence
  • 私邸していprivate residence
  • 邸宅ていたく(large) house, residence, mansion
  • 御用邸ごようていimperial villa
  • 豪邸ごうていmagnificent house, luxurious home, palatial residence
  • 別邸べっていsecondary residence, vacation home, villa
  • 邸内ていないgrounds, premises

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