独身
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Base noun form. Used to describe a person's marital status as not married. Often appears in phrases like 『独身です』 (dokushin desu, 'I am single').
Theme
At a weekend gathering, User and their friend Yuta discuss relationship statuses and life choices.
独身
どくしん
single, unmarried
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'dokushin' (独身) person living alone in a single room — 'doku' sounds like 'dock' where you're alone, and 'shin' like 'single' — 'dock single' → 独身 (dokushin, 'single, unmarried').
Cultural Note
In Japan, being 『独身』 (dokushin, 'single, unmarried') is common, especially in urban areas. It's often used in contexts like 『独身者』 (dokushinsha, 'single person') or 『独身生活』 (dokushin seikatsu, 'single life'), and there's no stigma attached to it in modern society.
Forms
Base: 独身Base noun form. Used to describe a person's marital status as not married. Often appears in phrases like 『独身です』 (dokushin desu, 'I am single').