1.
residence, living, dwelling
The act or state of living in a particular place; one's place of residence. More formal than 住む.
日本に居住している外国人が増えている。
The number of foreigners residing in Japan is increasing.
居住地域を申告する必要がある。
You need to report your area of residence.
この地域は居住に適している。
This area is suitable for living.
FORMATION: 居 (reside) + 住 (live).
REGISTER: Formal and administrative. Used in official documents, legal contexts, and formal writing.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 居住する (to reside)
- 居住地 (place of residence)
- 居住地域 (residential area)
- 居住権 (right of residence)
- 居住環境 (living environment)
- 居住者 (resident)
CONTRAST:
- 住む - everyday verb for 'to live'
- 居住する - formal, administrative term
Related Words
Related:
住む (casual equivalent)