住む

To live, dwell, or reside.

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住みます polite form

住んで te-form

住んだ plain past

住まない plain negative

お住まい polite noun for "residence"

Godan Verb, Intransitive Verb

"To live" / "To reside"

Refers to maintaining a primary residence in a specific location over an extended period.

Example

私は東京に住んでいます。

I live in Tokyo.

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住む

すむ

To live, dwell, or reside.

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