持ち家

もちいえ

Also written 持家, もちや

Meanings

1. Noun one's (own) house

Kanji

• 持 hold. Read as もち.
• 家 home. Read as いえ.

Example sentences

• 自分たちの持ち家が欲しい。
  We want a house of our own.
• この家は持ち家ですか？それとも賃貸ですか？
  Do you own this house or rent it?

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