noun
woman's duties; wifely duties
Refers to the traditional moral duties and proper conduct expected of a woman, especially a wife, in a Confucian-influenced context. Often used in historical or literary settings.
昔の女性は、婦道を守ることが求められた。
In the past, women were expected to observe womanly duties.
彼女は婦道に従い、家庭を支えた。
She followed the path of wifely duties and supported the household.
Compound of 婦 (woman, wife) and 道 (way, path, moral code). The term reflects traditional Confucian ideals of womanly virtue.