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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.
標準世帯の電気代は月約一万円だ。
The electricity bill for a standard household is about 10,000 yen per month.
標準世帯を基準にした税制が見直されている。
The tax system based on the standard household model is being reviewed.
少子化や単身世帯の増加により、標準世帯の定義そのものが問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 (standard) and 世帯 (household). The traditional 標準世帯 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 However, with changing demographics in Japan, this model is increasingly seen as outdated.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:
- 標準世帯の年収: standard household annual income
- 標準世帯当たり: per standard household
- 標準世帯向け: for standard households
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 世帯: household — a general term for any group of people living together
- 単身世帯: single-person household — the fastest-growing household type in Japan
- 共働き世帯: dual-income household — a household where both partners work