No. 3,103 in Japanese
住まい
"住まい" means "dwelling" or "residence" in English.
In a sentence
私の住まいはとても静かな場所にあります。
My residence is located in a very quiet area.
住まい refers to the physical dwelling or residence where one lives.
この町は昔からの住まいが多く残っています。
This town has many traditional residences remaining.
住まい is used to describe traditional homes or dwellings in a specific location.
彼は住まいを改築して、新しいデザインを取り入れました。
He renovated his residence and incorporated a new design.
住まい is utilized to discuss modifications or renovations of one's dwelling.
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