下宿

How to remember it

下 (go down to) + 宿 (inn) — a lodging you settle down into to stay.

Example sentences

• 留学生は近くの下宿に住んでいる。

  りゅうがくせいはちかくのげしゅくにすんでいる。

  The international student lives in a nearby boarding house.

• 下宿代は毎月払わなければならない。

  げしゅくだいはまいつきはらわなければならない。

  The boarding fee must be paid every month.

Usage

Slightly dated term; refers to a rented room, often with meals provided.

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