不動産

• Reading: ふどうさん
• Romaji: fudousan
• Kanji breakdown: 不 (fu) — not, un-; 動 (dou) — move; 産 (san) — property, asset
• Pronunciation: /ɸɯ.doː.saɴ/

Meaning

Real estate; property. Land and buildings that cannot be moved.

Literally means 'immovable property.' Used widely in daily life when apartment hunting or buying a home. 不動産屋 (fudousan-ya) refers to a real estate agency, the first place most people visit when looking for housing in Japan.

Examples

1. 駅前に新しい不動産屋ができました。 A new real estate agency opened in front of the station.
2. 不動産の値段は地域によって全然違います。 Real estate prices vary a lot depending on the area.
3. 来週不動産屋に行ってアパートを探す。 I'm going to a real estate agency next week to look for an apartment.

Usage Guide

Context: housing, business, finance

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 不 (not), 動 (move), and 産 (property/asset). Together: property that does not move — contrasting with 動産 (movable property).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Universal