Japanese

ともばたらき
Meaning: dual income; both spouses working
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 共働き

Handwriting

共
働
き

Example sentences

Recently, the number of dual-income couples working to supplement their living expenses is increasing.
共働きの両親に代わって、祖母が私たちの面倒を見てくれた。
In place of our working parents, our grandmother took care of us.

Usage Notes

Refers to a household where both spouses work to earn a living.

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