When describing rooms and household items in Japanese, having a good grasp of home-related vocabulary can be incredibly useful. Here are some essential words for describing different rooms and items found in a typical Japanese home:
- 部屋 (Heya) – Room Common rooms found in a Japanese home include:
- 寝室 (Shinshitsu) – Bedroom
- リビングルーム (Rivingu Ruumu) – Living Room
- キッチン (Kicchin) – Kitchen
- トイレ (Toire) – Toilet/Bathroom
- バスルーム (Basu Ruumu) – Bathroom
- ベッド (Beddo) – Bed A sleeping surface used in the bedroom.
- 机 (Tsukue) – Desk A piece of furniture for studying or working.
- 椅子 (Isu) – Chair A seat for sitting.
- 本棚 (Hondana) – Bookshelf A shelf used for storing books.
- テレビ (Terebi) – Television An electronic device used for watching programs.
- 冷蔵庫 (Reizouko) – Refrigerator An appliance used for keeping food and drinks cold.
- 電子レンジ (Denshi Renji) – Microwave A device used for heating and cooking food.
- ソファ (Sofa) – Sofa/Couch A comfortable seating furniture for the living room.
- テーブル (Teeburu) – Table A piece of furniture used for placing items or dining.
- 窓 (Mado) – Window An opening in the wall with glass for light and ventilation.
- 扉 (Tobira) – Door An entrance or exit to a room or the house.
- カーテン (Kaaten) – Curtain Fabric used for covering windows for privacy and shading.
- 絨毯 (Juutan) – Carpet/Rug A floor covering made of woven fabric.
- 照明 (Shoumei) – Lighting Lights used for illuminating rooms.
- 洗濯機 (Sentakuki) – Washing Machine An appliance used for washing clothes.
- お風呂 (Ofuro) – Bathtub A Japanese-style deep bath for bathing.
- 鏡 (Kagami) – Mirror A reflective surface for grooming and dressing.
- トースター (Toosutaa) – Toaster A device used for toasting bread.
- 炊飯器 (Suihanki) – Rice Cooker An appliance used for cooking rice.
By learning these words, you can easily navigate conversations about rooms and household items in a Japanese home. Whether you’re discussing the layout of a house or planning to buy furniture and appliances, this vocabulary will be invaluable in your day-to-day interactions.