also: ディーアイワイ
Refers to the activity of making, repairing, or decorating things yourself rather than hiring a professional. Common in contexts like home improvement and crafts.
I built a bookshelf as a DIY project over the weekend.
On my day off I did some DIY and built a bookshelf.
DIY is my hobby, and I often repair furniture.
I built a wooden deck myself.
I tried DIY for the first time.
You can buy DIY supplies cheaply at this store.
Loanword from English 'DIY', an acronym for 'do-it-yourself'.