“Living alone” in Japanese
Short answer
Living alone in Japanese is “独居” (dokkyo). Full meaning: living alone, solitude, solitary life.
Other ways to say “Living alone” in Japanese
一人住まい
hitorizumai living by oneself, living alone
一人暮らし
hitorigurashi living by oneself, living alone
独り身
hitorimi bachelorhood, spinsterhood, celibacy, being single, unmarried person; living apart from one's family, living alone, person who lives alone
ひとり身
hitorimi bachelorhood, spinsterhood, celibacy, being single, unmarried person; living apart from one's family, living alone, person who lives alone
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