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housewife

/ˈhaʊswaɪf/

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noun

主婦

(plural "housewives") A woman whose main employment is homemaking, maintaining the upkeep of her home and tending to household affairs; often, such a woman whose sole [unpaid] employment is homemaking.

Examples :

"My grandmother was a dedicated housewife; she spent her days cooking, cleaning, and caring for her family. "

私の祖母は献身的な主婦で、料理、掃除、そして家族の世話をして日々を過ごしました。

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noun

主婦、奥様

(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.

Examples :

"After her children started school, Mary decided to become a housewife and dedicate her time to managing the household. "

子供たちが学校に通い始めてから、メアリーは主婦になり、家事を管理する時間に費やすことにしました。

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noun

裁縫箱

(plural "housewifes") A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work.

Examples :

"My grandmother always kept a tiny housewife in her sewing basket filled with needles, thread, and small scissors for quick mending jobs. "

祖母はいつも、針、糸、そしてちょっとした繕い物をするための小さなハサミが入った裁縫かごの中に、小さな裁縫箱を入れていました。

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verb

巧みにそして経済的に管理する

To manage with skill and economy.

Examples :

"The student skillfully housewifed her time, getting all her homework done before dinner. "

その生徒は巧みに時間を管理し、夕食前にすべての宿題を終えました。

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