Meaning

Primary

Housekeeper

Alternative

Maid

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The person who governs your house like a wife is your housekeeper.

Reading

かせいふ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

家政婦を雇おうかと思っているんです。

I think we should hire a housekeeper.

Kanji Composition