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じたく (jitaku)
自宅

one's own home, private residence

💡 Nuance & Usage: A more formal or polite term for one's own house or home compared to 家 (ie) or うち (uchi). Often used in official contexts or when referring to a person's residence generally.

📝 Example Sentences

彼は自宅で仕事をしている。
He is working from his home.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "自宅"!

彼は会社から_______に直行した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 会社から自分の家へ帰る意味なので「自宅」が適切です。
English: Since it means returning to one's own house from work, 'jitaku' (自宅) is appropriate.
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