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Shūshūsha

/ʃuːʃuːʃɑː/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A traditional Japanese dwelling characterized by its unique architectural style and cultural significance.

    "The shūshūsha was designed to harmonize with nature, featuring sliding doors and tatami mats."
  2. 2

    A modern interpretation of a Japanese house that incorporates contemporary design elements while maintaining traditional aesthetics.

    "The new shūshūsha blends modern amenities with classic Japanese design principles."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'shūshūsha' originates from Japanese, where it refers to a specific type of traditional Japanese house or dwelling. The word has evolved in modern contexts to encompass various interpretations of living spaces in Japan, reflecting cultural and architectural shifts over time.

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🇫🇷French → English

Maison traditionnelle japonaise

Transliteration: mɛ.zɔ̃ tʁa.di.sjɔ.nal ʒa.pɔ.nɛz

"La maison traditionnelle japonaise est souvent construite en bois."

🇩🇪German → English

Traditionelles japanisches Haus

Transliteration: tra.di.tsi.o.nɛl.lɛs ja.pa.niʃɛs haʊs

"Das traditionelle japanische Haus hat viele Fenster und Schiebetüren."

🇮🇹Italian → English

Casa tradizionale giapponese

Transliteration: ka.za tra.di.tsi.o.na.le dʒap.po.ne.se

"La casa tradizionale giapponese è spesso realizzata in legno."

🇪🇸Spanish → English

Casa tradicional japonesa

Transliteration: ka.sa tra.di.θio.nal xa.po.ne.sa

"La casa tradicional japonesa tiene un diseño único."

🇵🇹Portuguese → English

Casa tradicional japonesa

Transliteration: ka.za tra.di.θio.naʊ̯ ja.po.ne.za

"A casa tradicional japonesa é conhecida por sua estética única."

🇮🇳Hindi → English

जापानी पारंपरिक घर

Transliteration: jāpānī pārāmparik ghar

"जापानी पारंपरिक घर में आमतौर पर लकड़ी का उपयोग होता है।"

🇨🇳Chinese → English

传统日本房屋

Transliteration: chuántǒng rìběn fángwū

"传统日本房屋通常使用木材建造。"

🇰🇷Korean → English

전통 일본 집

Transliteration: jeontong ilbon jip

"전통 일본 집은 자연과 조화를 이루도록 설계되었습니다."

🇯🇵Japanese → English

集集舎

Transliteration: shūshūsha

"集集舎は日本の伝統的な住居の一つです。"

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