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家を買う

ie o kau
verb phrase★Intermediate— to buy a house
formal

To purchase a house or property, typically as a long-term investment or residence.

家を買うには、大きな資金が必要です。

Buying a house requires a large amount of money.

彼らは新しい家を買うために貯金をしています。

They are saving money to buy a new house.

💡

This phrase is commonly used when discussing real estate or personal financial planning.

Collocations

家を買うためにin order to buy a house家を買う計画plan to buy a house

Synonyms

不動産を購入する住宅を購入する

Antonyms

家を売る

Related Phrases

家を建てるphrase
to build a house
家を借りるphrase
to rent a house

💡Pro Tip

Real Estate Context

This phrase is commonly used in real estate transactions and financial planning discussions.

⚡Gold Rule

Formal Usage

In formal contexts, such as contracts or legal documents, this phrase is often used to describe the purchase of property.

📖Word Origin

The verb '買う' (kau) means 'to buy,' and '家' (ie) means 'house.' Together, they form a common phrase in Japanese real estate and personal finance contexts.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in discussions about real estate, financial planning, or major life decisions. It can also appear in formal documents such as contracts or loan applications.

Word Breakdown

家
house
noun
+
を
object marker
particle
+
買う
to buy
verb
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