一人でいる
hitori de iruphrase★Intermediate— to be alone
informal
To be by oneself without other people around.
彼は一人で映画を見に行きました。
He went to see a movie alone.
一人でいる時間は大切です。
Time alone is important.
💡
This phrase emphasizes solitude and can be used in both positive and negative contexts.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
This phrase is often used to describe enjoying solitude or feeling lonely.
📖Word Origin
Combination of '一人' (hitori, meaning 'one person') and 'いる' (iru, meaning 'to be').
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used to describe being physically alone, but it can also imply emotional solitude. It is often used in casual conversation.
Word Breakdown
一人
one person
rootで
by
particleいる
to be
verb和英辞典