大家

おおや

Landlord, landlady

N3noun·ooya

How to remember it

大 (big) + 家 (house) — the owner of the 'big house' is the landlord.

Example sentences

  • 大家さんに家賃を払う。

    おおやさんにやちんをはらう。

    I pay rent to the landlord.

  • 大家さんが修理してくれた。

    おおやさんがしゅうりしてくれた。

    The landlord fixed it for me.

Usage

Add さん (大家さん) when referring to your own landlord politely.

Related words

家賃賃貸借りる

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