noun
working mother; part-time working housewife
Refers to a married woman who holds a job (often part-time) while also managing household responsibilities. The term emphasizes the dual role rather than just employment status.
彼女は兼業主婦として、週に三日パートで働いている。
As a working mother, she works part-time three days a week.
兼業主婦が増えている背景には、家計の補助だけでなく自己実現の意味もある。
The increase in working mothers is driven not only by the need to supplement household income but also by a desire for self-fulfillment.