🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

リビングルーム

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ribingu rūmu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Living Room/ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ruːm/
nounCEFR A1 (Beginner)Top #800 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"リビングルームは家族が集まる場所です。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A room in a house for general everyday use, typically furnished with comfortable seating and entertainment facilities.

    "After a long day, she loves to relax in her cozy living room with a good book."
  2. 2

    A space in a home where family and guests gather for social activities.

    "The living room was decorated for the holidays, making it a warm gathering place for family."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'living room' originated in the late 19th century as a more casual alternative to 'parlor' or 'drawing room', which were used in more formal settings. The word 'living' denotes a space for everyday activities, reflecting a shift in social norms towards more informal family gatherings.

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