🇯🇵 How to say

“room” in Japanese

部屋へや
Illustration of "room" in a Japanese cultural setting
A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, a desk by the window, and a bookshelf filled with books. Sunlight streams through the curtains, illuminating the peaceful space.

Usage note

部屋 refers to any enclosed space like a bedroom, living room, or office. It's a common word used in everyday conversation to talk about personal or shared spaces.

Examples

  • 私の部屋は小さいです。

    My room is small.

  • 部屋を掃除します。

    I clean the room.

  • 部屋に机があります。

    There is a desk in the room.

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What does "部屋" mean?

  • A. room
  • B. turtle
  • C. time
  • D. town

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