noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
separation; living apart
Refers to married couples or family members living in separate residences, often by choice or due to circumstances. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to live separately'. Antonym: 同居 (living together).
Antonyms: 同居
夫婦は別居することに決めた。
The couple decided to live separately.
仕事の都合で家族と別居している。
I'm living apart from my family due to work.