(じか)

じか
noun, prefix
one's own; private; home-made
1. one's own, private, home-made, self-
A prefix indicating something belonging to oneself, one's own household, or done by oneself. Used to describe things produced, owned, or operated privately rather than commercially. Common in food and agriculture contexts for home-grown or home-made products.
自家(じか)(せい)パン()
To bake home-made bread.
This shop is popular for its house-roasted coffee.
Dishes made with home-grown vegetables are fresh and delicious.

Usage

Almost always used as a prefix before another noun, forming compounds. Particularly common in food and beverage contexts to emphasize that something is made in-house or home-produced rather than purchased or mass-manufactured.

Compounds

  • 自家(じか)(せい): home-made, house-made
  • 自家(じか)焙煎(ばいせん): home-roasted (especially coffee)
  • 自家(じか)栽培(さいばい): home-grown, privately cultivated
  • 自家(じか)(よう): for private/personal use
  • 自家(じか)用車(ようしゃ): private car
  • 自家(じか)発電(はつでん): private power generation