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cooking for oneself
Preparing one's own meals at home rather than eating out or buying ready-made food.
自炊している。
I cook for myself.
自炊は節約になる。
Cooking for yourself saves money.
一人暮らしを始めてから自炊するようになった。
I started cooking for myself after I began living alone.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 自炊する: to cook for oneself
- 自炊生活: life cooking for oneself
- 自炊を始める: to start cooking for oneself
CONTRASTS:
- 外食: eating out
- コンビニ弁当: convenience store bento
- 中食: buying prepared food to eat at home
RELATED:
- 一人暮らし: living alone
- 料理: cooking