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他の家を訪ねる
hoka no ie o tazuneru
What does "他の家を訪ねる" mean in English?
to visit someone else's house友達の家を訪ねるのは楽しいです。
It's fun to visit a friend's house.
How to use "他の家を訪ねる" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
informal
To go to someone else's home to see them, often for social or friendly purposes.
週末に近所の人の家を訪ねました。
I visited a neighbor's house over the weekend.
彼はよく知らない人の家を訪ねるのをためらいます。
He hesitates to visit the house of someone he doesn't know well.
This phrase is commonly used to describe casual or planned visits to someone's home. It can also imply a sense of politeness or formality depending on the context.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Politeness
In Japanese culture, it is polite to call ahead before visiting someone's house, especially if it's the first time.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The phrase can imply different levels of formality. For example, '訪問する' is more formal than '訪ねる'.
Word Origin
Composed of '他の' (hoka no, meaning 'someone else's'), '家' (ie, meaning 'house'), and '訪ねる' (tazuneru, meaning 'to visit').
Usage Notes
This phrase is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often used when referring to planned visits rather than spontaneous ones.
Word Breakdown
他の
someone else's
prefix家
house
root訪ねる
to visit
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