在宅(ざいたく)

ざいたく
noun, suru-verb
staying at home; being home; remote work
1. being at home; staying home
The state of being present at one's home.
明日(あした)は在宅(ざいたく)です。
I'll be home tomorrow.
2. remote work; working from home
Working from one's home rather than commuting to an office.
週(しゅう)に三日(みっか)在宅(ざいたく)で働(はたら)いている。
I work from home three days a week.
在宅勤務(ざいたくきんむ)が増(ふ)えてきた。
Remote work has been increasing.

ETYMOLOGY:
在(ざい) (being at) + 宅(たく) (home)

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 在宅勤務(ざいたくきんむ) - remote work, working from home (WFH)
  • 在宅(ざいたく)ワーク - remote work
  • 在宅医療(ざいたくいりょう) - home healthcare

MODERN USAGE:
The term became particularly common during and after the COVID-19 pandemic when many companies adopted remote work policies.

RELATED WORK TERMS:

  • 出社(しゅっしゃ) - going to the office
  • 直行(ちょっこう) - going directly (to a site)
  • 直帰(ちょっき) - going straight home
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Added 2026.1.21 8:30
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