主婦
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Noun meaning 'housewife'. Refers to a woman who manages the home and family. Example: 『彼女は主婦です』 (Kanojo wa shufu desu, 'She is a housewife.').
Theme
At a local community center, User chats with Yumi, a neighbor, about daily life and family roles.
主婦
しゅふ
housewife
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Think of a 'shoe' (主婦 shufu sounds like 'shoe-foo') that a housewife wears while managing the home — she's the main person in the house! 'Shoe-foo' → 主婦 (shufu, 'housewife').
Cultural Note
In Japanese society, 『主婦』 (shufu, 'housewife') traditionally refers to women who manage household duties. The term is evolving with more women in the workforce, but it remains a common role, often associated with skills in 『家事』 (kaji, 'housework') and 『育児』 (ikuji, 'childcare').
Forms
Base: 主婦Noun meaning 'housewife'. Refers to a woman who manages the home and family. Example: 『彼女は主婦です』 (Kanojo wa shufu desu, 'She is a housewife.').