自宅待機
jitaku taikiThe practice of working or staying at home instead of going to the office or workplace, often due to health, safety, or company policy reasons.
自宅待機中は、オンライン会議で同僚と連絡を取り合う必要がある。
During work-from-home periods, you need to communicate with colleagues via online meetings.
自宅待機が続くと、仕事とプライベートの境界が曖昧になることがある。
Prolonged work-from-home can sometimes blur the boundaries between work and private life.
This term became widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic as companies implemented remote work policies.
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💡Pro Tip
Context matters
自宅待機 can sometimes imply being on standby rather than actively working, so choose synonyms carefully based on context.
⚡Gold Rule
Not always productive
自宅待機 doesn't always mean active work - it can refer to being required to stay home without necessarily working.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 自宅 (jitaku, 'home') and 待機 (taiki, 'standby' or 'waiting'), reflecting the idea of being on standby at home rather than at the workplace.
📝Usage Notes
While similar to 'リモートワーク' (remote work), 自宅待機 emphasizes the aspect of being required to stay at home rather than actively working remotely. It can sometimes carry a connotation of being on standby rather than fully productive.