Renting an Apartment
Renting an apartment in Japan—view properties, negotiate rent and fees, and sign a lease agreement.
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Vocabulary
15apartment
rent
deposit
key money
contract
property viewing
real estate agent
move-in
move out
renewal
guarantor
landlord
security deposit
contract
rent charge
Phrases & sentences
15この物件、駅から近いですね。
This property is close to the station, isn't it?
家賃はどれくらいですか？
How much is the rent?
敷金と礼金はいくらですか？
How much are the security deposit and key money?
ちょっと家賃を下げてもらえますか？
Could you lower the rent a bit?
このエリアの治安はどうですか？
How is the safety in this area?
物件の内見をお願いしたいです。
I would like to schedule a viewing for the property.
どんな設備がありますか？
What kind of amenities are there?
契約はどれくらいの期間ですか？
How long is the contract period?
このアパートはペットOKですか？
Is this apartment pet-friendly?
なるべく早く引っ越したいんですが。
I would like to move in as soon as possible.
初期費用はどれくらいかかりますか？
How much are the initial costs?
近くにスーパーがありますか？
Is there a supermarket nearby?
次回の家賃支払い日はいつですか？
When is the next rent payment due?
更新料は必要ですか？
Is there a renewal fee?
この賃貸契約を結びたいんですが。
I would like to sign this rental agreement.