邸
邸·mansion, residence
- On-yomi
- テイ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 邸宅 | ていたく | mansion, residence |
| 官邸 | かんてい | official residence |
| 私邸 | してい | private residence |
| 邸内 | ていない | inside the grounds of a mansion |
Example sentences
首相官邸で記者会見が行われた。
しゅしょうかんていできしゃかいけんがおこなわれた。
A press conference was held at the prime minister's official residence.
丘の上に立派な邸宅が建っている。
おかのうえにりっぱなていたくがたっている。
A splendid mansion stands on top of the hill.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Putting 阝 on the left — in 邸 the 'village' 阝 is always on the right
- Mixing up 官邸 (the office residence) with 私邸 (the politician's own home)
Memory aid
Picture it
氐 (base, bottom) plus the right-hand 阝 that marks a settlement: the grand house standing at the foot of the town.
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