あんな男と結婚するくらいなら、一生独身でいるほうがいい。
I'd rather stay single for the rest of my life than marry a man like that.
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He has been single for a long time.
独身生活を謳歌してきたが、彼もそろそろ年貢の納め時だろう。
He's enjoyed his bachelor life, but it's probably time for him to settle down.
彼は独身で、これといった係累もない。
He is single and has no particular family dependants.
Usage Notes
Refers to a person who is not married.
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