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VocabJLPT N2

housewife

Noun

Definitions

1. housewife
2. mistress (of the house)

A noun meaning "housewife" or "homemaker," referring to a married woman who manages the household and does not work outside the home as a primary occupation. It is a common social role in Japan and often appears in everyday conversation and media.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That's exactly why the perspective of housewives is essential in product development.

Sentence 2

Still, the teacher told us, "Housewives are the backbone of society."

Sentence 3

By the way, where do you even start when you're a housewife trying to get back to work?

Sentence 4

"We'd love for housewives to try it," the developer said.

Sentence 5

Even housewives want to go to a café alone sometimes!