How to say 'Cohabitation' in Japanese | 同居

word

Meaning

Cohabitation

Reading

Kanji

同Same 居Reside, Be

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '同居 (どうきょ)' refers to the act of living together, typically in the same household. It is often used to describe situations where multiple people, such as family members, roommates, or partners, share a living space. This term can also imply a sense of coexistence or shared living arrangements. For example: My grandparents live with us「祖父母が同居している」(そふぼがどうきょしている). They decided to cohabitate after getting married「結婚後に同居することにした」(けっこんごにどうきょすることにした). The word can also be used in broader contexts, such as describing the coexistence of different species or ideas.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

7310

Composition

kanji

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