Staying at home to prevent the spread of illness or when suspected of infection; self-quarantine or self-isolation.
濃厚接触者として保健所から指示があり、二週間自宅待機した。
I was instructed by the health center as a close contact, so I stayed at home for two weeks.
会社からコロナ陽性者が出たため、自宅待機を命じられた。
Because someone at the company tested positive for COVID, we were ordered to self-isolate at home.
自宅待機中は外出を控え、体調を記録するようにしてください。
While self-isolating at home, refrain from going out and keep a record of your condition.
Being placed on furlough or temporarily laid off and required to stay at home (on standby).
経営悪化で一部社員が自宅待機になった。
Due to worsening business conditions, some employees were put on furlough.
自宅待機期間中の給与支払いは会社の規定による。
Payment of wages during furlough depends on company policy.