Use terminology to ask better questions. A label is a starting point, not proof of construction, quality, suitability or the conditions of a particular offer.
- Apartment
- A self-contained home in a building. Check the provider’s definition, floor plan and equipment rather than inferring construction or quality from the English label.
- Condominium
- Commonly used for a unit in a multi-unit building. The marketing label alone does not explain ownership, management responsibilities or the terms of an offer.
- 1R / studio
- A one-room layout label. Review the actual plan, kitchen arrangement and measured area.
- 1K
- Commonly indicates one room and a kitchen area. The plan is needed to understand the separation and usable space.
- 1DK / 1LDK
- Common layout shorthand for one room plus dining-kitchen or living-dining-kitchen space. Compare dimensions and actual configuration, not only the letters.
- Detached house
- A standalone residential building; ask about stairs, exterior areas, equipment and maintenance responsibilities.
- Furnished apartment
- Accommodation offered with equipment or furniture. Obtain the inventory for the exact unit.
- Serviced apartment
- Accommodation marketed with a service package. Confirm the actual services, frequency, exclusions and term.
- Share house / coliving
- Accommodation combining private and shared spaces. Confirm the boundaries and shared-use rules.
- Mixed-use property
- A property with more than one use. The description does not establish which activities are permitted in a particular space.
- Listing status
- Whether a provider presents a property as available, under discussion or withdrawn. Status needs current provider confirmation.
- Asking price
- The price advertised or requested. It is not evidence of the final agreed transaction value.
- Property management
- A service category whose specific tasks and exclusions depend on the provider’s agreement.
- Domain acquisition
- An agreement to acquire a web address. The property.tokyo offer concerns a domain name, not a building or real estate business.
Use the original documents for an actual transaction
This glossary is editorial background. Read the provider’s exact description and ask a qualified professional about terms that affect a specific agreement. MLIT’s multilingual rental guidance is a useful official starting point.
Sources & further reading
Sources support factual context. The checklists and business concepts are our editorial analysis, not statements of provider endorsement.
Sources consulted: 7 October 2026