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下宿

Reading

Kana: げしゅく
Romaji: geshuku
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Definition

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boarding; lodging; boarding house

Kanji

Readings: カ、 ゲ、 した、 しも、 もと、 さ.げる、 さ.がる、 くだ.る、 くだ.り、 くだ.す、 -くだ.す、 くだ.さる、 お.ろす、 お.りる
Meanings: below, down, descend, give, low, inferior
宿
Readings: シュク、 やど、 やど.る、 やど.す
Meanings: inn, lodging, relay station, dwell, lodge, be pregnant, home, dwelling

Example Sentences

(わたし)下宿(げしゅく)しています。
➥I live in a rooming house.
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(わたし)はおじの(いえ)下宿(げしゅく)している。
➥I am boarding with my uncle.
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下宿生(げしゅくせい)たちは(こん)休暇(きゅうか)不在(ふざい)です。
➥The boarders are now away on vacation.
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(わたし)下宿(げしゅく)(さが)していました。
➥I was on the hunt for lodgings.
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彼女(かのじょ)学生(がくせい)下宿(げしゅく)させている。
➥She boards students.
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(かれ)叔母(おば)さんの(いえ)下宿(げしゅく)していた。
➥He boarded with his aunt.
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