自宅で食事

jitaku de shokuji

eating at home

自宅で食事をするのはリラックスできる。

Eating at home is relaxing.

informal

The act of having a meal at one's own home rather than dining out.

自宅で食事をすることが増えた。

I've been eating at home more often.

自宅で食事をする習慣がある。

I have the habit of eating at home.

This phrase is commonly used to describe the preference or habit of eating meals at home, often for convenience, health reasons, or to save money.

Collocations

自宅で食事をするto eat at home自宅で食事を作るto cook at home

Synonyms

自宅で食べる自宅で食事をとる

Antonyms

外食する外で食事をする

Related Phrases

自炊するphrase

to cook one's own meals at home

外食するphrase

to eat out

Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used to describe a preference for home-cooked meals over dining out.

Gold Rule

Contextual Clarity

Use this phrase when discussing habits or preferences related to eating at home.

Word Origin

Composed of 自宅 (jitaku, 'home'), で (de, particle indicating location), and 食事 (shokuji, 'meal').

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in contexts discussing lifestyle choices, health, or financial habits. It can also be used to contrast with '外食' (eating out).

Word Breakdown

自宅

home

noun

で

at/by (location)

particle

食事

meal

noun

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