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Definition and meaning of お宅 - おたく in Japanese

おたくお宅
otaku

N4

1.your home (humble language)

Noun

お宅はどちらですか。
Where do you live?
おたくお宅
otaku

N4

1.referring to someone's house, home, or family.

Noun

お宅には何人家族が住んでいますか?
How many family members live in your house?
お宅の庭はとてもきれいですね。
Your garden is very beautiful.
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2.your home or your household.

Noun

お宅は仕事で忙しいですか?
Are you busy with work, your husband?
お宅のご主人は元気ですか?
Is your husband doing well?
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3.your home or your place.

Noun

お宅の方針に賛成です。
I agree with your organization's policy.
お宅のサービスは素晴らしいです。
Your organization's services are excellent.
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4.referring to someone's home or household.

Pronoun

お宅はどちらですか?(Which one is your house?)
Which one is your house?
お宅の犬はとてもかわいいです。(Your dog is very cute.)
Your dog is very cute.
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はなび

花火

hanabi

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