Lesson 24 - Apartments for Rent

Apartments for Rent 

Hello everyone,

Today, we're going to talk about the places we live, and the places we want live in the future.  It's true, everyone needs a place to live, but there are many housing options to choose from.  There are apartments, dormitories, houses, terrace houses, condominiums, shared houses, etc.

Let's looks at three of these housing options for today's warm-up...

WARM-UP!

1) Japanese Apartments

👆This is a small apartment building in Tokyo.

👆And this is the layout for an average apartment in the city.

👆And this is what an average apartment looks like inside.

Q&A: MKD tutors might ask Rissho students questions like:

   Are Japanese apartments quiet?

   Are Japanese apartments comfortable?  (快適 kaiteki)

   Are Japanese apartments stylish?

   How much is the monthly rent of a small apartment in the city?

   How much is the deposit（保証金 hoshōkin) on an apartment?

2) Japanese Houses

👆This is a small house in Tokyo.

👆And this is the floor plan for a small house in the city.

👆And this is what a small house in the city looks like inside.

Q&A: MKD tutors might ask Rissho students questions like:

   Are Japanese houses nice?

   Are Japanese houses traditional?

   Are Japanese houses solid and made well?

   How much does it cost to rent a house in Tokyo?

   How much does a small house in Tokyo cost?

3) Japanese Share House

👆What is a Japanese "share house"?

Originally, the word "share house" was used in Japan to describe a housing situation common in the U.S. and Europe, but uncommon in Japan.  A share house is an apartment or house that is shared by a number of people who share the rent and utilities. (光熱費 kōnetsu-hi )

👆And this is the floor plan for a share house in the city.

👆And this is another image of what a share house looks like inside.

Q&A: MKD tutors might ask Rissho students questions like:

   Are Japanese share houses safe?

   Are Japanese share houses popular these days?

   Do you want to live in a share house?  Why or why not?

   How much does it cost to rent a share house in Tokyo?

   Do you know anyone who lives in a share house?

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