A housewife; a woman who primarily manages household duties and domestic affairs.
彼の母は長年専業の主婦をしている。
His mother has been a full-time housewife for many years.
最近は共働きが増え、専業主婦は減っている。
Recently the number of dual-income households has increased and full-time housewives have decreased.
主婦向けのレシピ本がよく売れている。
Cookbooks for housewives sell well.