1.
housewife, homemaker
A woman who manages a household as her primary occupation.
主婦 refers to a housewife or homemaker - typically a woman who manages the household.
Common collocations
- 専業主婦 (full-time homemaker)
- 兼業主婦 (a homemaker who also has a job)
- 主婦業 (homemaking, housework as work)
- 新米主婦 (new homemaker)
Related words
- 主夫: househusband (same reading, different kanji)
Cultural note
While 主婦 traditionally referred to women, the term 主夫 (written with 夫 "husband") is increasingly used for men who stay home to manage the household.
Related Words
Homophone:
主夫 (househusband)