N3
しゅふ (shufu)
主婦
housewife; homemaker
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A woman who manages the household and often does not work outside the home, or whose primary role is household management. (家庭を管理し、家事を行う女性を指します。専業でなくとも、主な役割が家庭である場合にも使われます。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼女は専業主婦です。
She is a full-time housewife.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "主婦"!
夫は会社員で、妻は_______です。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 家庭で家事を主に担当する女性を「主婦」と呼びます。
English: A woman who primarily manages household chores is called a "shufu" (housewife).
English: A woman who primarily manages household chores is called a "shufu" (housewife).
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