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solo customer; single patron; person dining or visiting alone
A customer who comes alone to a restaurant, bar, hotel, or other establishment. The term is neutral but is culturally significant in Japan, where solo dining has become increasingly common and accepted.
Refers to a person who visits an establishment — typically a restaurant, bar, or café — alone. In Japan, solo dining (おひとりさま文化) has grown into a cultural phenomenon, with many businesses specifically catering to 一人客 through counter seating, partition booths, and solo-friendly menus.