🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

一戸建て

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Ikko-date

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Detached House/dɪˈtætʃt haʊs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼らは大きな庭のある一戸建てを購入しました。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A standalone residential building that is not attached to any other structure.

    "The family moved into a spacious detached house with a large garden."
  2. 2

    A type of housing that offers more privacy and space compared to semi-detached or terraced houses.

    "Detached houses are often preferred by families seeking a quiet neighborhood."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'detached house' originates from the Middle English word 'detachen', meaning to separate or remove, combined with 'house', which comes from Old English 'hus', meaning dwelling. The concept evolved in the 19th century as urban planning began to differentiate between types of residential buildings.

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