Glossary of Terms for Renting and Buying Property in Japan
U
 Unit Bath |
Utilities |
Unit Bath
A plastic bathroom with high waterproof properties where floor, wall, and ceiling are made of plastic.Iit is identified as "UB" on the floor plan.
Utilities
Electricity, gas, water, sewage, and telephone.
| Walk-in Closet |
Walking Distance |
| Wash let |
Wooden House |
Walk-in Closet
Used for storing clothes. The closet is big enough to walk into. It is usually attached to the master suite etc.
Walking Distance (0 minutes on foot.)
I minute means 80 metres. Used on the floor plan to identify the distance to the most convenient train station.
Wash let (TOTO)
Also known as shower toilet. It is electric and has a number of features including bidet and heated toilet seat. A Wash let toilet is made by TOTO but there are many other brands of electric toilet.
Wooden House (Mokuzo)
A house constructed from wood.
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