LDK

えるでぃーけー
noun
living-dining-kitchen; combined living space
building
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(す)んでいる。
I live in an apartment with 2 bedrooms and an LDK.
LDKが広(ひろ)い物件(ぶっけん)を探(さが)している。
I'm looking for a property with a spacious LDK.
家族(かぞく)3人(にん)なら2LDKで十分(じゅうぶん)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)
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Added 2026.1.21 10:00 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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