自宅で仕事
jitaku de shigotophrase★Intermediate— working from home
informal
The practice of working from one's home rather than commuting to an office or workplace.
自宅で仕事をすることで、通勤時間を節約できます。
Working from home allows me to save on commuting time.
自宅で仕事をするには、自律性が必要です。
Working from home requires self-discipline.
💡
This phrase became more common after the COVID-19 pandemic, as remote work increased globally.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Common Context
This phrase is often used in discussions about work-life balance, productivity, and modern workplace trends.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
While '自宅で仕事' is informal, '在宅勤務' is more formal and commonly used in business settings.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 自宅 (jitaku, 'home') + で (de, particle indicating location) + 仕事 (shigoto, 'work').
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in modern Japanese to describe remote work, especially after the rise of telecommuting.
Word Breakdown
自宅
home
rootで
at/from (location)
particle仕事
work
root和英辞典