家か計けい

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Common wordJLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 20,000

Meanings

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noun

household finances; family budget

Refers to the overall financial situation of a household, including income, expenses, and budgeting.

家か計けい簿ぼ
家計簿 is a household account book or ledger used to record 家計.
生せい計けい
生計 focuses on earning a living or livelihood, while 家計 is about the household's overall financial management.

Compound of 家 (house, family) and 計 (plan, measure). The meaning 'household finances' is a natural extension of 'family planning/accounting'.