空き家（あきや）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: vacant house
Example sentences
- 地方では空き家が増えている。 — Vacant houses are increasing in rural areas.
- 空き家を改装して店にする。 — Renovate a vacant house into a shop.
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