“Housewife” in Japanese
Short answer
Housewife in Japanese is “主婦” (shufu). Full meaning: housewife, mistress (of the house), homemaker.
Other ways to say “Housewife” in Japanese
家庭婦人
kateifujin housewife
専業主婦
sengyoushufu housewife
ハウスワイフ
hausuwaifu housewife
マダム
madamu madam, (married) woman, lady, housewife; proprietress (of a bar, coffee shop, etc.), manageress
ママさん
mamasan female proprietress (of a bar, etc.); mother, housewife; (female) pet owner, pet parent
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