LDK
えるでぃーけー
noun
living-dining-kitchen; combined living space
1.
living-dining-kitchen; combined living space
A room layout abbreviation used in Japanese real estate. L = Living, D = Dining, K = Kitchen. Indicates a combined open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area.
2LDKのマンションに住んでいる。
I live in an apartment with 2 bedrooms and an LDK.
LDKが広い物件を探している。
I'm looking for a property with a spacious LDK.
家族3人なら2LDKで十分だ。
A 2LDK is sufficient for a family of three.
ETYMOLOGY:
Abbreviation of Living, Dining, Kitchen. A Japanese real estate term.
USAGE:
Essential for understanding Japanese apartment listings:
- 1K - one room + kitchen
- 1DK - one room + dining-kitchen
- 1LDK - one room + living-dining-kitchen
- 2LDK - two rooms + living-dining-kitchen
- 3LDK - three rooms + living-dining-kitchen
The number before LDK indicates the number of separate rooms (bedrooms).
TERMS:
- R - room
- K - kitchen
- D - dining
- L - living
- S - service room (storage/small room)