Difference between these words. Is there any difference between these words? 茶の間/居間/客間? In russian these words are translated as "living room".So Im wondering if there is any difference..So many words

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Difference between these words. Is there any difference between these words? 茶の間/居間/客間? In russian these words are translated as "living room".So Im wondering if there is any difference..So many words to describe just one.

Jan 31, 2016 9:18 AM

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●(お)茶の間: Living + dining room. Room(s) for eating and/or relaxing. Literally, 茶の(tea)間(room/place). ●居間: Living room. Room(s) for relaxing. ●客間: Guest room. Room(s) for talking with guests (friends or business). Not necessarily private rooms for guests. Guests could sleep there as private rooms. These three words would be associated with the Japanese culture. Hope this helps.

January 31, 2016

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