A1 Idiom ニュートラル

at home

In one's house.

意味

Located in or to one's own house.

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文化的背景

The British often use 'at home' to describe a specific type of social invitation, historically called an 'At Home' day, where guests could drop by without a formal appointment. In the US, 'at home' is heavily associated with the 'work-from-home' (WFH) movement, and being 'at home' is often seen as a luxury of the modern digital economy. While the English 'at home' implies relaxation, in Japan, being 'at home' (uchi) involves specific social duties and hierarchies that differ from 'outside' (soto) behavior. Hospitality is paramount; telling a guest to 'make yourself at home' is often followed by offering food and drink immediately, as it is a core cultural value.

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The 'Zero Article' Rule

Remember: no 'the'! Just 'at home.' This is one of the most common mistakes for beginners.

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At the home

Only use 'at the home' if you are talking about a nursing home or a care facility.

意味

Located in or to one's own house.

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The 'Zero Article' Rule

Remember: no 'the'! Just 'at home.' This is one of the most common mistakes for beginners.

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At the home

Only use 'at the home' if you are talking about a nursing home or a care facility.

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Feel vs. Be

Use 'be at home' for location and 'feel at home' for emotions.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

I am ____ home right now.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: at

We use 'at' to describe being located in our own home.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the most natural sentence.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: I am at home.

'At home' is a set phrase that does not use 'the' or 'in'.

Complete the dialogue.

Host: 'Welcome! Please, ____ yourself at home.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: make

'Make yourself at home' is the standard idiom for welcoming guests.

Match the meaning of 'at home' to the situation.

Situation: 'She is at home with the new computer system.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Feeling comfortable/skilled

In this context, it means she is proficient and comfortable using the system.

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練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. Fill Blank A1

I am ____ home right now.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: at

We use 'at' to describe being located in our own home.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

Choose the most natural sentence.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: I am at home.

'At home' is a set phrase that does not use 'the' or 'in'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Host: 'Welcome! Please, ____ yourself at home.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: make

'Make yourself at home' is the standard idiom for welcoming guests.

Match the meaning of 'at home' to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: 'She is at home with the new computer system.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Feeling comfortable/skilled

In this context, it means she is proficient and comfortable using the system.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

4 問

Yes! 'I am home' usually means you just arrived. 'I am at home' means you are already there.

It's just an idiom. English uses 'at' for general locations and 'in' for being inside a specific container or room.

It is neutral. You can use it with friends or with your boss.

It means 'please relax and act as if this were your own house.'

関連フレーズ

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homey

similar

Cozy and comfortable like a home.

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in-house

specialized form

Done within an organization.

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homeward

similar

Moving toward home.

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stay-at-home

builds on

Someone who stays in the house.

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