(じたく)

じたく
noun
one's own home
1. one's own home, one's house
The home or residence where one lives.
I work from home.
I'll call you when I get home.
Home rest/recovery is necessary.
Please tell me your home address.
I was ordered to stay at home.

自宅(じたく) means one's own home, emphasizing ownership or personal residence.

Common collocations:

  • 自宅(じたく)(はたら)く (to work from home)
  • 自宅(じたく)(もど)る (to return home)
  • 自宅(じたく)療養(りょうよう) (home rest/recovery)
  • 自宅(じたく)待機(たいき) (staying home, home standby)
  • 自宅(じたく)学習(がくしゅう) (studying at home)
  • 自宅(じたく)勤務(きんむ) (working from home)

Similar words:

  • (いえ) / うち (home - casual)
  • 住宅(じゅうたく) (housing, residence - general term)
  • 居宅(きょたく) (residence - formal/legal)

Usage: 自宅(じたく) is somewhat formal. In casual conversation, (いえ) or うち is more common.