noun
living close to work; workplace near home
Refers to the situation or concept of having one's workplace and residence in close proximity, often discussed in urban planning or lifestyle contexts.
職住近接の生活は通勤時間を大幅に減らせる。
A lifestyle of living close to work can greatly reduce commuting time.
この地域は職住近接を実現しやすい環境だ。
This area offers an environment where it is easy to live close to your workplace.
Compound of 職 (work), 住 (residence), 近接 (proximity). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is a modern coinage reflecting urban planning concepts.