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room (a space within a building)
この部屋は広いです。
This room is spacious.
部屋を掃除する。
To clean the room.
Can refer to any enclosed space within a building, including rooms in a house, hotel, or office.
room (as in a hotel or rental space)
部屋を予約しました。
I booked a room.
部屋代を払う。
To pay for the room.
Often used in contexts where a room is rented or reserved.
'部屋' is a versatile word that can refer to any room in a building, whether it's a bedroom, living room, or hotel room.
The meaning can vary slightly depending on the context, such as whether it's a private room or a rented space.
Composed of '部' (division, section) and '屋' (house, building), originally referring to a section of a building.
Can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but may sound slightly formal in some situations. Often used in everyday conversation.