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House Rules in Japanese ハウスルール — Airbnb

Self-check-in instructions, garbage sorting, quiet hours, neighbor greetings. When there's no front desk, you need to read between the lines.

90 words · 5 chapters

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Why This Book?

Staying at an Airbnb in Japan can be amazing - until you receive that angry note from a neighbor you cannot read, or struggle to decode the garbage sorting instructions that look like a chemistry exam. With no front desk to help, you need to understand self check-in codes, follow strict house rules, sort your trash correctly, and know how to apologize if you accidentally wake the neighbors at midnight. This book covers everything from keybox access to checkout cleaning - so you can enjoy your stay without stress.

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Self Check-In

PIN codes, keyboxes, smart locks, and entry instructions

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House Rules

No smoking, no shoes, no parties - understand the rules

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Garbage Sorting

Burnable, recyclable, collection days - Japan's strict system

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Quiet Hours

Neighbor relations, noise complaints, and apologies

What You'll Learn

1

Self Check-In

20 words

Core vocabulary for self-check-in at vacation rentals - PIN codes, keyboxes, smart locks, and entry procedures.

暗証番号あんしょうばんごう PIN code
キーボックス key box, lockbox
玄関げんかん entrance
施錠せじょう locking
オートロック auto-lock
...and 15 more
2

House Rules

18 words

Rules, prohibitions, and polite requests common in rental properties - what you can and cannot do.

禁止きんし prohibited
禁煙きんえん no smoking
土足禁止どそくきんし no shoes inside
宿泊人数しゅくはくにんずう number of guests
厳禁げんきん strictly prohibited
...and 13 more
3

Garbage & Recycling

18 words

Essential vocabulary for Japan's strict garbage sorting system - collection days, bag types, and recycling categories.

分別ぶんべつ sorting
燃えるゴミもえるごみ burnable garbage
資源ゴミしげんごみ recyclable garbage
収集日しゅうしゅうび collection day
ゴミ置き場ごみおきば garbage collection point
...and 13 more
4

Quiet Hours & Neighbors

14 words

Vocabulary for noise rules and neighbor relations - keeping the peace and apologizing when needed.

静かしずか quiet
騒音そうおん noise
迷惑めいわく nuisance, trouble
挨拶あいさつ greeting
苦情くじょう complaint
...and 9 more
5

Appliances & Checkout

20 words

Using Japanese appliances and checking out properly - AC remotes, washing machines, and leaving the place clean.

エアコン air conditioner
洗濯機せんたくき washing machine
リモコン remote control
退去たいきょ checkout
故障こしょう breakdown
...and 15 more

Pro Tips

Garbage Sorting is Serious Japan has one of the strictest garbage sorting systems in the world. 燃えるゴミ (burnable), 燃えないゴミ (non-burnable), and 資源ゴミ (recyclables) all have different collection days. Getting it wrong can result in angry notes from neighbors or your host - and your bags being left behind.
The Auto-Lock Trap Many rentals have オートロック (auto-lock) doors. This means if you step outside without your key - even just to take out trash - you are locked out. Always carry your key or memorize the 暗証番号 (PIN code).
Quiet Hours are Real Japanese apartments have thin walls. After 10 PM, be extra careful about 足音 (footsteps), ドアの開け閉め (opening/closing doors), and TV 音量 (volume). If neighbors complain, a simple すみません goes a long way.
Greet Your Neighbors A quick 挨拶 (greeting) to neighbors in the hallway shows respect. Even a simple nod or こんにちは can prevent complaints. If you do disturb someone, ご迷惑をおかけしました (sorry for the trouble) is the proper apology.
Checkout Checklist Before 退去 (checkout): turn off エアコン and lights, take out trash properly, return furniture to 元の位置 (original position), and do basic 掃除 (cleaning). Most hosts appreciate guests who leave the place tidy.

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