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じすい (jisui)
自炊

cooking for oneself; self-catering

💡 Nuance & Usage: Refers to cooking one's own meals, often when living alone or on a trip to save money. Frequently used with する (自炊する - to cook for oneself) as a verb.

📝 Example Sentences

一人暮らしなので、毎日自炊しています。
Since I live alone, I cook for myself every day.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "自炊"!

外食は高いので、最近は家で_______しています。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「外食」の反対で、自分で食事を作ることを「自炊」と言います。
English: 'Jisui' means cooking your own meals, opposite of 'gaishoku' (eating out).
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