1.
living alone, living by oneself
The state of living without family members or roommates; single-person household.
Compound: 一人 (one person, alone) + 暮らし (living, life)
Common expressions
- 一人暮らしをする (to live alone)
- 一人暮らしを始める (to start living alone)
- 一人暮らし向け (for single-person households)
- 一人暮らし用 (for living alone)
In Japan, many young people start 一人暮らし when they enter university or start working, especially if they move to a different city.
Related words
Related Words
Related:
暮らし
Related:
独身 (single, unmarried)
Related:
暮らす (to live, to make a living)
Related:
同居 (living together)
Compare:
独り身 (being single)