不動産（ふどうさん、fudousan）
- real estate

The Japanese word 不動産 (fudousan) directly translates to "real estate" or "immovable property." It refers to land and any buildings or structures permanently attached to it. This includes houses, apartments, commercial buildings, land for farming, and any other property that cannot be easily moved. 不動産 encompasses all aspects related to the ownership, use, and transfer of these properties.

⚫︎不動産投資 Translation: Real estate investment ⚫︎不動産市場 Translation: Real estate market ⚫︎不動産屋 Translation: Real estate agent; real estate agency

You use 不動産 in various contexts related to property. This includes discussions about: ⚫︎ Buying or selling property ⚫︎ Renting or leasing property ⚫︎ Investing in real estate ⚫︎ The real estate market conditions ⚫︎ Property management ⚫︎ Legal issues concerning property It is used in both formal and informal settings, depending on the context.

不動産 is written using the kanji 不動 and 産. ⚫︎ 不動 (fudou) means "immovable" or "fixed." ⚫︎ 産 (san) means "property" or "asset." The reading is always ふどうさん in hiragana. There are no other standard ways to write this word or any variations in the okurigana.

There aren't many direct synonyms for 不動産 because it is a very specific term. However, you might use: ⚫︎ 土地 (tochi) - land ⚫︎ 建物 (tatemono) - building (These are parts of 不動産 rather than synonyms for the whole term.)

There aren't direct antonyms for 不動産. The concept is quite specific. However, if you are discussing types of property, you could contrast it with: ⚫︎ 動産 (dousan) - movable property (e.g., cars, furniture, etc.)

新しい家を買うために、不動産屋を訪ねました。 ・Translation: I visited a real estate agent to buy a new house. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the action of going to a real estate agent, which is directly related to dealing with 不動産.

あの会社は多くの不動産を所有しています。 ・Translation: That company owns a lot of real estate. ・Explanation: This sentence highlights the ownership of property, a key aspect of 不動産.

The etymology of 不動産 is straightforward, combining the meaning of "immovable" or "fixed" (不動) with "property" or "asset" (産). It reflects the nature of real estate as property that cannot be easily moved. The word has evolved in the Japanese language to specifically describe what we call "real estate."