EY Y04 L08 Moving Out

  1. When did you first move out of your parentʼs home? How old were you? Did you move out when you got married, did you move into a share house or did you live alone? If you havenʼ 't moved out yet, would you like to? Why or why not?
  2. At what age do Japanese people typically move out of their parentʼs home? Is this the same for both men and women?
  3. What is one of the advantages of living alone? Why?
  4. What is one of the disadvantages of living alone? Why?
  5. Is there a difference between peoplʼes attitude toward moving out today compared to when you or your parents moved out?
  6. If you could move anywhere you wanted in Japan, where would you go, and what kind of accommodation would you seek?

Question 1

I first moved out of my parents' house on my 18th birthday. I had always wanted to be more independent. I moved in with a friend and lived there for less than a year. I decided to move back home because I was going to college and it was easier to stay with them for a while.

Question 2

I don't know, but I'm sure it is much later than in the US. Many Americans move out quickly once they become adults. I think it is the same for men and women. I lived with several different friends and a boyfriend before leaving the US to come to Japan.

Question 3

I didn't like being alone before, but right now I really enjoy it. My apartment is much cleaner and I don't have any stress. It's so nice to wake up and sleep any time I want without hearing the noise of another person.

Question 4

The only disadvantage I see is loneliness. If I feel lonely I go out to see my friends. I like to go to cafes or sightseeing with them.

Question 5

I think when my parents were young most people moved out to go to college (live on campus) or to get married. I feel like younger people now like to have independence, like I did.

Question 6

I recently moved to Yamatotakada from Osaka. I moved here because I wanted to live in a small town, away from the big city, but not too far. I also moved here because I really like English-Please! I also love my apartment here. It is so much nicer than my place in Osaka and has better amenities for the same price!

Tough Vocabulary

- English - - Japanese -
independence 独立