English–Japanese
“both spouses working” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitomobataraki
Example
近所には共働きの家庭が多いです。kin jo ni wa tomo batara ki no ka tei ga ō i de su
There are many households where both spouses work.
How to say “both spouses working” in Japanese
“Both spouses working” in Japanese is 共働き (tomobataraki).
Describes a household in which both spouses have jobs and contribute through their own work.
Example sentences with 共働き
共働きの家庭では、家事を分担することが大切です。tomo batara ki no ka tei de wa ka ji o bun tan su ru ko to ga tai setsu de su
In dual-income households, it is important to share the housework.
Tips for using 共働き
- The noun 共働き (tomobataraki) refers specifically to both spouses working, whereas 共に働く (tomo ni hataraku) can describe any people working together.