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Glossary of Japanese terms used when renting an apartment

We have created a glossary on real estate terms used in Tokyo when renting an apartment. For foreigners who feel anxious about finding and contracting for an apartment in Tokyo due to use of many unfamiliar real estate terms and concepts, please use this glossary at your convenience!
If certain words or concepts are still unclear after viewing our website, please feel free to contact us anytime! We are more than happy to explain to you in an easy way as possible to help you confidently walk through your apartment search.
We at Transborders will continue to strive to help foreign residents find their desired apartments in Tokyo

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Apartment Rent ("Yachin")	Security Deposit ("Shiki-kin" in Tokyo, and "Houshou-kin" in Kansai Region)
Key Money ("Rei-kin" in Tokyo, and "Shiki-Biki" in Kansai.	Commission Fee ("Chukai Tesu-u-ryo")
Apartment Contract Renewal Fee ("Koushin-ryo") and Renewal Commission Fee ("Kousin Tesu-u-ryou")	Guarantor /Co-signer ("rentai-Hosho-nin")
Mansion or Apartment?	Wooden ("Mokuzo") or Concrete Built Apartment?
Apartment Layout (Madori)	Japanese-style apartment ("Washitsu") or Western-style apartment ("Yo-Shitsu")?
Public Space and Private Space ("Kyoyo" and "Senyo" space)	Terrace house and Town house
Guesthouse Type Apartment	Weekly mansion (apartment) and Monthly mansion (apartment)
Condominiums for Rent ("Bunjo Chintai")	Personal Seal ("Hanko" or "Inkan")

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