Japanese dictionary
How to say "living room" in Japanese
リビングりびんぐ · ribingu
"Living room" in Japanese is リビング (ribingu), short for リビングルーム. A traditional word is 居間 (ima).
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Ways to say "living room" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| リビングりびんぐ · ribingu | Living room. |
| 居間いま · ima | Living room (traditional). |
| LDKえるでぃーけー · erudīkē | Living, dining and kitchen (in floor plans). |
How to use it
Floor plans use L for living room, D for dining and K for kitchen: 2LDK.
In many Japanese homes, the living room connects to the kitchen and dining area.
Example sentences
- 家族はリビングでテレビを見ています。Kazoku wa ribingu de terebi o mite imasu.My family is watching TV in the living room.
- リビングが広い部屋を探しています。Ribingu ga hiroi heya o sagashite imasu.I'm looking for an apartment with a large living room.
- 居間でお茶を飲みました。Ima de ocha o nomimashita.We had tea in the living room.
- この部屋は2LDKです。Kono heya wa ni eru dī kē desu.This apartment is a 2LDK.
- リビングにソファーを置きました。Ribingu ni sofā o okimashita.I put a sofa in the living room.
- リビングで子どもが遊んでいます。Ribingu de kodomo ga asonde imasu.The kids are playing in the living room.
Questions
What does LDK mean?
LDK means living room, dining area and kitchen in one space. 2LDK is two rooms plus an LDK.
What is the difference between リビング and 居間?
Both mean living room. リビング (ribingu) is the modern word. 居間 (ima) is more traditional.
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