部屋|へやheya[2]odaka (tail-high)
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- Synonym室しつWrittenMostly a suffix or part of facility names like 「会議室」「研究室」; standing alone it is written/formal prose. For a room in your home, say 「部屋」.
- SynonymルームNeutralA loanword used mostly in compounds like 「ルームサービス」「ワンルーム」; it rarely stands alone.
- Relatedお部屋おへやNeutralA politer, softened form of 「部屋」, used with guests, in the service industry, or in a gentle tone.
For everyday rooms, use 「部屋」. For rooms in facilities or with a set function, use 「〜室」 as in 「会議室」. 「ルーム」 appears mainly in compounds; 「お部屋」 is a polite variant for guests or service settings.
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