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apartment
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. apartment building
  2. 2. apartment block
  3. 3. apartment
  4. 4. Apartment
This noun refers to an apartment building or a unit within one, typically a smaller or more affordable multi-unit residential building. It comes from the English word "apartment" but in Japanese usage it often implies a more modest building compared to a larger mansion-style complex. It is one of the most common types of housing for students and young workers.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That apartment has a river view from the window — it's lovely.

Sentence 2

My senior told me, "An apartment near the office makes life so much easier."

Sentence 3

"Is it true this place has bugs?" I couldn't help but wonder.

Sentence 4

Apartment viewings are kind of nerve-wracking, aren't they?

Sentence 5

Oh no, I might have left the apartment unlocked!