VocabJLPT N3
residence
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. residence
  2. 2. estate
This noun refers to a large, stately residence or mansion, often one with historical or traditional Japanese architectural significance. It can also suggest a grand estate or the grounds surrounding such a building.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

How amazing would it be to live in a place like this!

Sentence 2

He carried himself like the lord of the manor.

Sentence 3

In other words, preserving the estate is preserving the memory of the community.

Sentence 4

She smiled and said, "The garden at the estate is where I feel most at home."

Sentence 5

The value of an estate isn't just in the building itself.