大家さん（おおやさん、oおyasan）
- landlord

The word 大家さん [大家さん] refers to a landlord or landlady in Japanese. It's the person who owns the property you rent, such as an apartment, house, or commercial space. They are responsible for the upkeep of the property and collecting rent. The word literally translates to "big house person," suggesting the person in charge of a large property. The term can be used for both male and female landlords.

⚫︎大家さんに家賃を払いました。 Translation: I paid the rent to the landlord. ⚫︎新しいアパートの大家さんはとても親切です。 Translation: The landlord of the new apartment is very kind. ⚫︎あの大家さんはいつも建物の修理を迅速に行ってくれます。 Translation: That landlord always fixes the building quickly.

You use 大家さん [大家さん] when referring to or talking about your landlord or landlady. You can use it in various situations, such as when discussing rent, repairs, or any issues related to the property you rent. It’s polite and respectful way to address or mention your landlord.

大家さん [大家さん] is typically written using the kanji 大家 and the honorific suffix さん. ⚫︎Kanji: 大家 ⚫︎Hiragana: さん ⚫︎The word 大家 alone can also be used, though it is less common in everyday conversation. ⚫︎There are no variations in okurigana for this word.

There are no direct synonyms in Japanese that carry the exact meaning of 大家さん [大家さん]. However, depending on the context, you could use phrases to describe the landlord, such as: ⚫︎家主 (yanushi): This word can also mean landlord or property owner, but it's a slightly more formal term.

There is no direct antonym, but you could consider the person renting the property (the tenant) as an opposite role. However, it's not a direct antonym in the word sense.

大家さんに電話して、エアコンの修理をお願いしました。 ・Translation: I called the landlord and asked for the air conditioner to be repaired. ・Explanation: This sentence illustrates a typical situation where you would contact your landlord.

新しいアパートの大家さんは、とてもフレンドリーで話しやすいです。 ・Translation: The landlord of the new apartment is very friendly and easy to talk to. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the landlord's personality and how the tenant perceives them.

The word 大家 is composed of the kanji 大 (dai/ō), meaning "big" or "large," and 家 (ya/ie), meaning "house" or "home." The suffix さん (san) is a polite honorific added to people's names or titles. Therefore, 大家さん [大家さん] literally means "big house person" or "the person who owns the big house," reflecting the landlord's role.