noun
single-father household; father-only family
Refers to a family unit where a father raises his children alone, without a mother present. Often used in social welfare and demographic contexts.
父子家庭への支援が拡充された。
Support for single-father households has been expanded.
彼は父子家庭で育った。
He grew up in a father-only family.
Compound of 父子 (father and child) and 家庭 (household, family).