宅 — House
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Adding the polite "o" to house (宅) is a respectful way to say your house.
This kanji literally means house (宅).
Frequently Asked Questions About 宅 (House)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 宅 (House)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 宅 ("House", read as たく) is: Some people don't want to attack-u (たく) the day; they'd rather stay in the house and do nothing... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 宅 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 宅 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 宅 means "House". Its primary reading is たく (On'yomi: たく; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 宅?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 宅 include: お宅 (おたく - (polite) your house), 宅 (たく - house, home, husband).
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