1.
living alone, living by oneself
The state of living without family members or roommates; single-person household.
大学生になって一人暮らしを始めた。
I started living alone when I became a university student.
一人暮らしは寂しいこともある。
Living alone can sometimes be lonely.
一人暮らし用のアパートを探している。
I'm looking for an apartment for living alone.
一人暮らしだと料理が面倒になる。
When you live alone, cooking becomes a hassle.
初めての一人暮らしは不安もあったが、自由で楽しかった。
My first time living alone was a bit anxious, but it was free and fun.
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:
- 暮らし (living, livelihood)
- 独身 (single, unmarried)
Related Words
Related:
暮らし