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A spendid estate with 屋敷

Kanji Explanation: Shelter and shops with 屋

Manga panel from 名探偵コナン showing example of A spendid estate with 屋敷.
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Heiji shows up at Detective Mouri’s office looking for the missing Shin’ichi. While there, a case presents itself. Heijii tags along with Mouri to investigate.

毛利(もうり):
「ほーーーーー　立派(りっぱ)なお屋敷(やしき)ですなーーー…」
“Oh, what a splendid estate.”
Literal: “Oh, it is a splendid estate, isn't it...”

Key Points

1屋敷(やしき) = a grand residence or estate
  • Here 屋敷(やしき) refers to a large, impressive private home.
  • It suggests a mansion-like property, not just an ordinary house.
2The お is honorific
  • The line says お屋敷(やしき), adding politeness and admiration.

Vocabulary

(Splendid)

立派(りっぱ) means splendid, impressive, or admirable. It can praise someone’s character or describe something as imposing and well made.

(Estate)

屋敷(やしき) means a residence together with its grounds, often a large mansion or estate.

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