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living alone
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. living by oneself
  2. 2. living alone
This noun describes the lifestyle of living alone, without family or roommates. It is a very common topic in Japanese conversation, especially among young adults and university students who move away from home for the first time.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The supermarket I stop at on the way home from work has been a lifesaver for living alone.

Sentence 2

I read a book in my apartment, listening to the rain.

Sentence 3

Sometimes, alone in my apartment, I catch myself imagining someone else is there.

Sentence 4

I only go back to my parents' place on weekends, so it's basically like living alone on weekdays.

Sentence 5

You've been living on your own since last month? Don't you get lonely?