Living alone; a person’s solitary residence. Often synonymous with 'living by oneself' (一人暮らし).
大学進学で一人住まいを始めた。
I started living alone when I went to university.
独り住まいの高齢者の安否確認が重要だ。
Checking on the well-being of elderly people living alone is important.
一人住まいは自由な反面、家事を全部自分でしなければならない。
Living alone offers freedom, but you have to do all the housework yourself.