家

Reading

Kana: いえ

Romaji: ie

Definitions

noun

1

house; residence; dwelling

2

family; household

3

lineage; family name

Kanji

家

Readings: カ、 ケ、 いえ、 や、 うち

Meanings: house, home, family, professional, expert, performer

Example Sentences

家(いえ)に帰(かえ)る。

➥I leave to go home.

家(いえ)が火事(かじ)だ。

➥The house is on fire!

家庭(かてい)は円満(えんまん)だ。

➥I have peace at home.

彼(かれ)は画家(がか)だ。

➥He is a painter.

家(いえ)にいたい。

➥I would rather stay at home.

家(いえ)にはいない。

➥He is away from home.