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空き家

akigaya
vacant house

その空き家は長い間誰も住んでいない。

That vacant house has been unoccupied for a long time.


general

A house or building that is currently unoccupied and not being used as a residence.

空き家が増えると治安が悪くなる傾向がある。

There is a tendency for security to worsen as vacant houses increase.

政府は空き家の活用を促進する政策を実施している。

The government is implementing policies to promote the utilization of vacant houses.

In Japan, vacant houses are a significant social issue due to aging population and urbanization.

Collocations

空き家問題vacant house problem空き家バンクvacant house bank空き家活用utilization of vacant houses

Synonyms

空家空き家問題空き家バンク

Antonyms

住宅居住中の家

Related Phrases

空き家問題phrase
the social issue of vacant houses
空き家バンクphrase
a system to match vacant houses with potential users

Pro Tip

Social Context

In Japan, vacant houses are a serious issue due to demographic changes, and the government has implemented policies to address this problem.

Gold Rule

Usage in Formal Contexts

In formal contexts, 空き家 is often discussed in relation to urban planning and social policies.

Word Origin

Composed of 空き (akiki, meaning 'vacant' or 'empty') and 家 (ie, meaning 'house').

Usage Notes

In Japanese society, the term often carries connotations of social issues related to aging population and urbanization.

Word Breakdown

空き
vacant, empty
root
+
家
house
root
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