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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.

8 strokes, numbered in writing order. Data: KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Common words

WordReadingMeaning
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

  1. 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.

  2. 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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