一人住まい
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Meanings
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living alone; living by oneself
Refers to the state or act of living alone, often implying a single-person household.
The number of elderly people living alone is increasing.
Living alone in the city is carefree, but it can be lonely at times.
Usage patterns
- 一人住まいをするto live alone
I've been living alone since starting university.
- 一人住まいを始めるto start living alone
I started living alone when I got my first job.
- 一人住まいの〈人〉a person who lives alone
The number of elderly people living alone is increasing.