豪邸

• Reading: ごうてい
• Romaji: goutei
• Kanji breakdown: 豪 (gou) — grand, magnificent, powerful; 邸 (tei) — mansion, residence, estate
• Pronunciation: /ɡoː.teː/

Meaning

Magnificent house; luxurious home; palatial residence; stately mansion.

A noun describing a grand, luxurious private residence. Carries a strong connotation of wealth and extravagance. Often used in celebrity gossip, real estate discussions, and descriptions of affluent neighborhoods. The prefix 豪 (gou) intensifies the meaning beyond a simple 邸宅 (teitaku, residence) to suggest something truly impressive in scale and opulence.

Examples

1. あの丘の上に有名な社長の豪邸がある。 There's a famous CEO's mansion up on that hill.
2. テレビで芸能人の豪邸が紹介されていた。 A celebrity's mansion was featured on TV.
3. 宝くじに当たったら豪邸を建てたい。 If I won the lottery, I'd want to build a mansion.

Usage Guide

Context: real estate, media, conversation

Tone: impressed

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 豪 (gou, grand/magnificent/powerful) + 邸 (tei, mansion/residence). Literally 'a magnificent mansion' — a residence of impressive scale and luxury.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal