1.
right of residence; right to live somewhere
The legal right to reside in a particular place, whether in a specific property or in a country.
居住権は法律で守られている。
The right of residence is protected by law.
配偶者には居住権が認められる。
The spouse is granted the right of residence.
相続の際に居住権をめぐって家族の間で争いが起きることがある。
Disputes can arise among family members over the right of residence during inheritance proceedings.
A compound of 居住 (residence/dwelling) and 権 (right). In Japanese law, the 配偶者居住権 (spouse's right of residence) was formally established in 2020 as part of civil code reforms, allowing a surviving spouse to continue living in their home even after inheritance.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 居住権を認める — to grant/recognize the right of residence
- 居住権を主張する — to assert one's right of residence
- 配偶者居住権 — spouse's right of residence
- 永住権 — permanent residency (related but broader concept)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 永住権 — permanent residency (specifically the right to live permanently in a country)
- 居住の自由 — freedom of residence (a constitutional right to choose where to live)