Meaning of 家計 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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家計JLPT 1
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Kana Readingかけい
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Romajikakei
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- household economy; family finances
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Example Sentences
家計, かけい used in context
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「何してるの？」「家計簿をね。うちの家計カチカチだから、こういう所からちゃんとしないと」
What're you doing? "The household books. Our finances are pretty tight so we have to do things properly."
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Mrs. Suzuki is a very economical housekeeper.
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The rise in prices is pressing our family budget.
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She's at a loss how to make ends meet.
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He was not a financial burden on her.
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日本の高い家計貯蓄率にはいくつかの理由があるが、中でも家を買うために貯金しようとする人々の欲求に帰せられる。
A high household savings rate in Japan is attributed, among other things, to people's desire to save money to buy a home.
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
house, home, family, professional, expert, performer
On: カ, ケ
Kun: いえ, や, うち
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