Japanese Conversation · Level 30
90 words
Japanese word
主婦
Pronunciation
Romajishufu
Meaning
- nounhomemaker
Example
私は主婦です。watashi wa shu fu de su
I am a homemaker.
More examples
彼女は主婦として地域の活動に参加しています。kano jo wa shu fu to shi te chi iki no katsu dō ni san ka shi te i ma su
She takes part in local activities as a homemaker.
Core concept
主婦 (shufu) describes a woman who takes the main responsibility for running a household and caring for the family.
Common phrases
専業主婦sen gyō shu fu
full-time homemaker
主婦になるshu fu ni na ru
become a homemaker
Definition in Japanese
家事や家族の世話を主な役割とする女性。ka ji ya ka zoku no se wa o omo na yaku wari to su ru jo sei
Word origin
主婦 (shufu) combines 主 (shu, "main") and 婦 (fu, "woman or wife"), forming a compound for a woman with the main role in household work.
Usage tips
- Although 主婦 (shufu) is often translated as homemaker, it specifically refers to a woman, while homemaker can describe anyone who manages a home.
Other meanings
- housewifenoun