What are common Japanese words for property features and amenities

Common Japanese words for property features and amenities include terms used to describe rooms, facilities, and conveniences in real estate listings and everyday conversation. Here are some representative words:

• 間取り (まどり) (madori) — layout or floor plan of a property
• 和室 (わしつ) (washitsu) — Japanese-style room with tatami mats
• 洋室 (ようしつ) (youshitsu) — Western-style room
• 風呂 (ふろ) (furo) — bath or bathroom
• トイレ (toire) — toilet
• ベランダ (beranda) — veranda or balcony
• エアコン (eakon) — air conditioner
• 収納 (しゅうのう) (shuunou) — storage or closet space
• 駐車場 (ちゅうしゃじょう) (chuushajou) — parking lot
• オートロック (ootorokku) — automatic door lock/security system
• インターネット (intaanetto) — internet access
• ペット可 (ペットか) (petto ka) — pet allowed
• 新築 (しんちく) (shinchiku) — newly built property
• 築年数 (ちくねんすう) (chikunensuu) — age of the building

These terms cover typical features and amenities that are commonly mentioned when describing properties in Japan. Knowing these Japanese words can help understand and communicate property details effectively. If more specialized vocabulary is needed, such as for commercial properties or bathrooms with specific fixtures, additional terms may apply. ¹⁸

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