単身
Meanings
1
alone; by oneself; single-handed
Used when someone acts or goes somewhere without companions, family, or help. Often appears in contexts like moving, traveling, or undertaking a task alone.
He was posted overseas alone.
It's difficult to try to solve the problem single-handed.
Usage patterns
- 単身で〈場所〉に行くto go somewhere alone, without family or companions
He went to America by himself, leaving his family behind.
- 単身で〈事〉に立ち向かうto face something single-handedly, without help
She tackled the difficult problem all by herself.
- 単身で暮らすto live alone, apart from one's family
My father is currently living alone, apart from the family.