ステイホーム
sutei hōmunoun★Intermediate— stay at homeLoanword from English ステイホーム
informal
The practice of staying at home to prevent the spread of illness or for personal safety.
ステイホーム期間中、オンラインで仕事をする人も増えた。
During the stay-at-home period, more people started working online.
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Commonly used during health crises like pandemics to encourage people to avoid going out.
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
This phrase is often used in the context of public health recommendations, especially during outbreaks or natural disasters.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the English phrase 'stay at home', adopted into Japanese as a loanword during the COVID-19 pandemic.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in public health advisories and media to encourage people to remain at home to reduce the risk of infection.
Word Breakdown
ステイ
stay
rootホーム
home
root和英辞典