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VocabJLPT N4
head (of a household)
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. head (of a household)
  2. 2. proprietor (of a store)
  3. 3. one's husband
  4. 4. (one's) employer
A word used to refer to one's own husband, often in conversation with others outside the family. It can also mean the head or master of a household. Be aware that some modern speakers find it old-fashioned or problematic due to its literal meaning of "master."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

So what's the man of the house like?

Sentence 2

My husband is out at work right now.

Sentence 3

Don't stay quiet — say something, you're the head of this household.

Sentence 4

In the quiet room, the house felt large without its master home.

Sentence 5

The owner of that house is apparently an early riser.