自宅で食事
jitaku de shokujiphrase★Intermediate— eating at home
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.
Related Phrases
💡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和英辞典