標準世帯(ひょうじゅんせたい)

ひょうじゅんせたい
noun
standard household; model household
formalsociety
1. standard household; model household; reference household
A statistically defined household type used as a baseline for government statistics, tax calculations, and utility rate comparisons. Traditionally defined as a married couple with two children, though the concept is evolving as household structures change.
標準世帯(ひょうじゅんせたい)の電気代(でんきだい)は月(つき)約(やく)一万円(いちまんえん)だ。
The electricity bill for a standard household is about 10,000 yen per month.
標準世帯(ひょうじゅんせたい)を基準(きじゅん)にした税制(ぜいせい)が見直(みなお)されている。
The tax system based on the standard household model is being reviewed.
少子化(しょうしか)や単身世帯(たんしんせたい)の増加(ぞうか)により、標準世帯(ひょうじゅんせたい)の定義(ていぎ)そのものが問(と)われるようになった。
Due to the declining birthrate and increase in single-person households, the very definition of a standard household is being questioned.

Composed of 標準(ひょうじゅん) (standard) and 世帯(せたい) (household). The traditional 標準世帯(ひょうじゅんせたい) is defined as a household of four: a working husband, a homemaker wife, and two children. This model is used by government agencies and utility companies to calculate average costs, set rates, and design policy. However, with changing demographics in Japan, this model is increasingly seen as outdated.

Common collocations

  • 標準世帯(ひょうじゅんせたい)の年収(ねんしゅう): standard household annual income
  • 標準世帯(ひょうじゅんせたい)当(あ)たり: per standard household
  • 標準世帯(ひょうじゅんせたい)向(む)け: for standard households

Similar words

  • 世帯(せたい): household — a general term for any group of people living together
  • 単身世帯(たんしんせたい): single-person household — the fastest-growing household type in Japan
  • 共働(ともばたら)き世帯(せたい): dual-income household — a household where both partners work

Related Words

Compare: 共働(ともばたら)き世帯(せたい) (dual-income household)
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