おうち時間

/o.uci.tai.men/
nounIntermediate Home time or personal time
What It Really Means
The concept of home time emphasizes the importance of personal space and relaxation.
Literal Meaning
Home time refers to the time spent at home, away from work or school.
Literal Breakdown
roothome
Mental Image
A person relaxing at home, away from work or school.
When to Use
A person coming home from work and spending time with family or engaging in personal activities.
Cultural Note
This concept is particularly relevant in Japan, where work-life balance is often prioritized over personal time.
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formalinformal

Time spent at home, away from work or school.

おうち時間を確保することは、仕事や学校の負担を軽減するのに役立ちます。

Having home time ensures that the burden of work or school can be reduced.

💡

This concept is often used in discussions about work-life balance.

Collocations

Related Phrases

work-life balanceidiom|phrasal verb|phrase|proverb|metaphor
the balance between work and personal life

💡Pro Tip

Understanding the concept of home time

Home time is an important aspect of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Gold Rule

Prioritizing personal time

Make time for personal activities and hobbies to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

📖Word Origin

This term is a Japanese loanword from English.

📝Usage Notes

This concept is often used in discussions about work-life balance in Japan.

Word Breakdown

root
home
root|prefix|suffix
和英辞典