What does ldk mean when renting a house in Japan?

Japanese apartments are generally a combination of numbers and English letters. Numbers represent the number of bedrooms. Common English letters R represent bedrooms, K represents kitchens, D represents restaurants, and L represents living rooms. In other words, LDK stands for independent kitchen, dining room and living room. 1 person can choose 1R or 1K apartment, which is generally close to the station and convenient for travel. If the budget is sufficient or the number of people is large, it is recommended to choose DK or LDK apartment to increase the living comfort.

In Japan, the house type is generally marked as the combination of numbers such as 1R, 2K, 3DK, 4LDK and English letters. Before renting a house in Japan, you must first understand the meaning of this combination of numbers and letters. First of all, the number at the beginning represents the number of bedrooms. For example, 1DK means one-bedroom apartment and DK apartment, and 2LDK means two-bedroom apartment and LDK apartment. The English letters after the numbers represent the purpose. The most common ones are R for bedroom, D for dining room, K for kitchen and L for living room. That is, 1R stands for one bedroom with the same kitchen and bedroom, 1K stands for one bedroom with separate bedrooms, 1DK stands for one bedroom, one living room and one kitchen, 2K stands for two bedrooms and one kitchen, and 1LDK stands for one bedroom, one living room and one kitchen. So, how to choose a house type in Japan?

First, when a person is alive.

In the case of living alone, 1R or 1K is generally selected. 1R or 1K apartments are generally close to the station, so it is convenient to travel. If you don't mind that the kitchen and bedroom are in the same space, you can choose1r. If you care, you can choose 1K, 1DK, 1LDK if you want more adequate living space, so that the living space is bigger and more comfortable.

Second, when couples or lovers live together.

If couples live together, they may cook at home more often. It is suggested that you can choose 1DK and 1LDK to separate the bedroom from the living room, dining room and kitchen to increase the living space and comfort.

Third, when the family shares the rent with children or friends.

If it is shared by families with children or friends, whether everyone needs a separate bedroom, the importance of space is the main concern. If everyone needs a separate bedroom, the number of bedrooms should be selected according to the number of people. In the case of a large number of people, it is suggested to choose LDK apartment as much as possible, so as to ensure enough space and increase living comfort.

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