婦ふ道どう

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.

• 昔むかしの女じょ性せいは、婦ふ道どうを守まもることが求もとめられた。

  In the past, women were expected to observe womanly duties.