一人住まい
living alone; solitary life
→ I have been living alone ever since I graduated from university.
賃貸
lease; rental; renting
→ The rent of leased apartments is increasing every year.
敷金
security deposit; deposit money
→ When moving out, if the room is clean, the security deposit is returned.
更新
renewal; update; to renew
→ I have to complete the procedures to renew my passport.
ローン
loan; mortgage
→ I want to buy a house while mortgage interest rates are still low.
決まり
rule; settlement; regulation; arrangement
→ The company has established rules regarding overtime work.
一戸建て
detached house; single-family home
→ A detached house is better than an apartment because it has a garden.
マイホーム
one's own home; private house
→ I save money every month to acquire my own home.
我が家
one's home; my sweet home
→ Returning from a long trip, my sweet home is indeed the most relaxing place.
家屋
house; building; habitation
→ Many houses suffered damage from the typhoon.
屋根
roof
→ Snow is piling up on the roof.
洗面所
washroom; lavatory (for washing hands/face)
→ Every morning, I wash my face and brush my teeth in the washroom.
物置
storeroom; storage shed
→ When I organized the storeroom, old photos turned up.
間取り
floor plan; layout of rooms
→ When looking for a room, I check the floor plan first.
空間
space; room; open area
→ The cafe is a calm space where you can read leisurely.
奥
interior; back; depths; inner part
→ Fresh vegetables are lined up at the back of the supermarket.
手前
in front of; this side of
→ There is a convenience store just this side of the station.
南向き
south-facing
→ A south-facing room has plenty of sunlight.
温もり
warmth (physical/emotional)
→ Even now, I still remember the warmth of my mother's hand.
頑丈な
sturdy; solid; robust; tough
→ This bag is sturdy, so it can be used for a long time.
点検
inspection; checkup; to inspect
→ It is important to perform car inspections regularly.
停止
suspension; halt; stoppage; to stop
→ The train temporarily came to a halt due to the earthquake.
物音
sound; noise; stir
→ There was a noise in the middle of the night, and I woke up.
防犯
crime prevention
→ Since security cameras are installed, I feel at ease.
ぞっと(する)
shuddering; to shudder; to be horrified
→ Whenever I recall that accident, it gives me shivers.
警備
security; policing; to guard; to stand watch
→ Security guards were standing watch at the event venue.
新築
newly built; to construct newly
→ I have just recently moved into a newly built apartment.