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家
ie, uchi, ka
Description
「家」は、人がすんだり、休んだりする場所のことです。
"家" is a place where people live and rest.
「うち」と読むと、自分の家や家族のことをやさしく言えます。
When read as "うち," it gently refers to one's own home or family.
Meanings
家ie
house; home; building where one lives
新しい家に住んでいます。
I live in a new house.
家uchi
one's own home or household
今日はうちで晩ご飯を食べます。
I'm having dinner at home today.
家ka
suffix: expert or person of a profession
彼は有名な作家です。
He is a famous writer.
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Notes
- Reading
家 is "ie" for the building, "uchi" for one's home/household, "ka" as a suffix like 作家.
- Nuance
うち is warmer and more personal than いえ, which focuses on the physical house.
In videos
“会社から家までは歩いて十分と言ったところだ。”
“うん、やること、ミッションは家に戻ることですね。”
“だから夜にお腹がすいた時。でも、家に何もない時は、”
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