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single-story house; one-story building
A house or building constructed with only one floor, no upper stories. Often used in real estate listings and discussions of housing preference.
Compound of 平屋 (single-story building) + 建て (constructed as). Often shortened to just 平屋.
Common collocations
- 平屋建ての家: single-story house
- 平屋建てを建てる: to build a single-story house
- 平屋建てに住む: to live in a single-story house
Cultural note
Single-story homes are increasingly popular among older Japanese couples and retirees because they avoid stairs and are easier to maintain. They are also associated with rural and traditional housing.