ルームシェア
るーむしぇあ
noun
room sharing; flat sharing
1.
room sharing; flat sharing; having roommates
An arrangement where multiple people share an apartment or house, typically with each person having their own bedroom but sharing common areas.
友達とルームシェアしている。
I'm sharing an apartment with friends.
ルームシェアで家賃を節約できる。
You can save on rent by having roommates.
ルームシェア可の物件を探している。
I'm looking for a property that allows room sharing.
A wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English) term from "room share." Refers to sharing an apartment or house with others, typically with separate bedrooms but shared common areas.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ルームシェアする: to share an apartment
- ルームシェア可: room sharing allowed (property listing term)
- ルームシェア相手: room-sharing partner
- ルームシェア仲間: roommate
IN JAPAN:
ルームシェア has become increasingly common, especially among young people in expensive cities like Tokyo. Many rental properties still prohibit it, so listings specifically noting ルームシェア可 are important when searching.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- シェアハウス: share house (a building designed for shared living, with private rooms and shared facilities)
- 同居: living together (broader term, includes family)
- ルームメイト: roommate
- 同棲: cohabitation (romantic partners)