How to Ask If an Apartment Is Furnished in Japanese
Learn to ask 'Is it furnished?' in Japanese and understand what furnishings are included. Practice key phrases for apartment hunting.
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When apartment hunting in Japan, knowing whether a place comes furnished is essential. In Japanese, you ask 'Kagu wa tsukimasu ka?' (Is furniture included?). This lesson teaches you how to ask if an apartment is furnished and how to understand the answer. You'll learn the key vocabulary for furnishings and the grammar to form polite questions. By the end, you'll be able to confidently ask about furnishings and interpret the response, making your apartment search smoother.
By the end, you can…
- ask if an apartment is furnished using 'Kagu wa tsukimasu ka?'
- understand and respond to questions about furnishings.
- list common furnishings in Japanese.
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家具は付いていますか？
Is it furnished?
Kagu wa tsuitemasu ka?
Standard polite question to ask if furniture is included. Use when speaking to a landlord or real estate agent.
家具付きですか？
Is it furnished?
Kagu-tsuki desu ka?
More casual and direct. 'Kagu-tsuki' means 'with furniture'. Often used in ads.
何が付いていますか？
What is included?
Nani ga tsuitemasu ka?
Ask this to find out which specific furnishings are provided.
冷蔵庫はありますか？
Is there a refrigerator?
Reizōko wa arimasu ka?
Use 'arimasu ka' for existence of inanimate objects. Replace 'reizōko' with other items like 'sentakuki' (washing machine).
ベッドは付いていますか？
Is a bed included?
Beddo wa tsuitemasu ka?
Ask about specific furniture. 'Beddo' is a loanword from English.
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Useful pattern
To ask if something is included, use '[item] wa tsuitemasu ka?' (Is [item] included?). For example, 'Kagu wa tsuitemasu ka?' (Is furniture included?) or 'Reizōko wa tsuitemasu ka?' (Is a refrigerator included?). The verb 'tsuku' means 'to be attached' or 'to come with'. In the te-iru form, 'tsuitemasu' describes a state of being included. For existence of items, you can also use '[item] wa arimasu ka?' (Is there [item]?). Both are polite and appropriate.
When to use it
Use these questions when talking to a landlord, real estate agent, or when reading apartment listings. 'Kagu-tsuki' (furnished) is a common term in ads. If you want to ask about multiple items, you can say 'Reizōko to sentakuki wa tsuitemasu ka?' (Are the refrigerator and washing machine included?). In casual conversation with friends, you might drop 'desu ka' and use rising intonation: 'Kagu tsuitemasu?' However, in formal situations, always use the polite form.
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すみません、このアパートは家具付きですか？
Excuse me, is this apartment furnished?Sumimasen, kono apāto wa kagu-tsuki desu ka?はい、家具付きです。ベッドと冷蔵庫が付いています。
Yes, it's furnished. A bed and refrigerator are included.Hai, kagu-tsuki desu. Beddo to reizōko ga tsuitemasu.洗濯機はありますか？
Is there a washing machine?Sentakuki wa arimasu ka?いいえ、洗濯機はありません。
No, there is no washing machine.Iie, sentakuki wa arimasen.A little context goes a long way
In Japan, apartments are often unfurnished, and even 'furnished' may only include basic items like a bed and refrigerator. Always confirm exactly what is provided. The term 'kagu-tsuki' is commonly used in listings, but it can vary. It's polite to ask directly to avoid misunderstandings.
One thing to watch for
Using 'arimasu ka' for furniture that is included as part of the apartment, e.g., 'Kagu wa arimasu ka?'
Try this instead: While 'Kagu wa arimasu ka?' is grammatically correct, it asks if furniture exists, not if it's included. For included furnishings, use 'Kagu wa tsuitemasu ka?' or 'Kagu-tsuki desu ka?' to be precise.
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1How do you ask 'Is a refrigerator included?' in Japanese?
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冷蔵庫は付いていますか？ (Reizōko wa tsuitemasu ka?)
This uses the pattern '[item] wa tsuitemasu ka?' to ask if the refrigerator is included. Alternatively, you could say '冷蔵庫はありますか？' (Reizōko wa arimasu ka?) to ask if there is a refrigerator, but that doesn't specify inclusion.
2What does '家具付き' (kagu-tsuki) mean?
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Furnished
'Kagu' means furniture, and 'tsuki' means with, so 'kagu-tsuki' means furnished. It's commonly used in apartment listings.
3Translate to Japanese: 'Is a bed included?'
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ベッドは付いていますか？ (Beddo wa tsuitemasu ka?)
This follows the same pattern. 'Beddo' is the loanword for bed. You could also ask 'ベッドはありますか？' (Beddo wa arimasu ka?) but it's less specific about inclusion.
To ask if an apartment is furnished, use 'Kagu wa tsuitemasu ka?' or 'Kagu-tsuki desu ka?'. For specific items, replace 'kagu' with the item name. Always confirm what's included to avoid surprises.
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