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別居
bekkyo
Description
「別居」は、夫婦や家族がいっしょに住まないで、はなれてくらすことです。
"別居" means that a married couple or family members live apart from each other.
離婚の前に別居する人も多いです。
Many people live in 別居 before getting a divorce.
Meanings
別居bekkyo
living separately, especially spouses or family members
両親は今、別居しています。
My parents are currently living apart.
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Notes
- Etymology
別 (separate) + 居 (to reside), literally 'residing apart'.
- Nuance
often implies a strained marriage; contrasts with 同居 (living together).
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