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VocabJLPT N1

alone

AdverbNoun

Definitions

1. alone
2. by oneself

This word describes the state of living alone or being separated from one's family, often due to work relocation. A common compound is "単身赴任," referring to someone who moves to a new city for work while leaving their family behind.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"I'll handle it on my own," Kenta said.

Sentence 2

Why am I the one who has to go apologize alone?!

Sentence 3

I conducted the preliminary survey by myself.

Sentence 4

I said I'd go alone, but everyone ended up coming anyway.

Sentence 5

Why am I the only one who has to explain things by herself?