Korean word

가정주부

Pronunciation

Romanizationkajeongjubu

Meaning

  • nounhousewife

Example

결혼 후 그녀는 가정주부가 되었어요.kyeol hon hu keu nyeo neun ka jeong ju bu ga toe eo sseo yo

After getting married, she became a housewife.

Illustration for 가정주부 (housewife)

More examples

그녀는 전업 가정주부로 아이들을 돌보고 있어요.keu nyeo neun cheo neop ka jeong ju bu ro a i deu reul tol bo go i sseo yo

She is caring for the children as a full-time housewife.

Core concept

A woman whose main role is running the home and caring for her family.

Common phrases

  • 전업 가정주부cheo neop ka jeong ju bu

    full-time housewife

  • 가정주부 역할ka jeong ju bu yeo kal

    housewife role

  • 가정주부 생활ka jeong ju bu saeng hwal

    life as a housewife

Similar words

주부chubu: A person responsible for daily household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
전업주부cheoneopjjubu: A person whose full-time occupation is caring for the home and raising children.

Definition in Korean

가정주부는 가정에서 살림과 가족 보살핌을 주된 업무로 하는 여성을 뜻하는 명사.ka jeong ju bu neun ka jeong e seo sal lim gwa ka jok po sal pi meul chu doen eom mu ro ha neun yeo seong eul tteu ta neun myeong sa

Word origin

The compound combines 가정 (gajeong, "household") and 주부 (jubu, "housewife") to specify a household-focused role.

Usage tips

  • The English word housewife can sound old-fashioned or limiting, so homemaker is often a useful neutral alternative in modern contexts.

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