Difference between owner and housing in Korean

주인·주거

owner

주인owner

주인 means the owner of something, like a house, a shop, or a bag. You use it to talk about the person something belongs to. In everyday life, people also say it when they are looking for the owner of a lost item.

How to say owner
housing

주거housing

Housing (주거) means the homes or living spaces where people live. It is often used when talking about houses, apartments, rent, or living conditions. You can hear it in phrases like housing costs, housing support, or residential area.

How to say housing

The difference

주거 means housing or living space in a general way. It does not mean the owner of something.