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VocabJLPT N2

dwelling

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. dwelling
2. house

This noun means a residence or dwelling place, referring to where a person lives. It is a more formal or official term compared to everyday words for home, and often appears in legal documents, official forms, and formal writing.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Could you tell me why you chose that particular dwelling?

Sentence 2

"There's a park right near my place," he said, clearly pleased.

Sentence 3

Dwellings close to the station — the rent is pretty steep, right?

Sentence 4

I'm so glad we finally found a place the whole family was happy with!

Sentence 5

Just having a proper home gives a person strength.