Vocabulary

What does 住まい (すまい, sumai) mean?

住まい (すまい, sumai) means residence, dwelling.

Quick facts
Readingすまい
Romajisumai
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
すまい
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsumai

residence, dwelling

  1. 1noun dwelling; house; residence
  2. 2noun suffix · noun living; life

Example sentences

  • Where do you live?

  • My new place is close to the station.

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