noun
recuperation at home; home recovery
Refers to recovering from illness or injury while staying at home, rather than in a hospital. Often used in medical or public health contexts.
軽症の場合は自宅療養が認められる。
In mild cases, recuperation at home is permitted.
自宅療養中は外出を控えてください。
Please refrain from going out while recovering at home.
Compound of 自宅 (one's home) and 療養 (medical treatment/recuperation).