noun
mothering; the job of being a mother
Refers to the work, role, or occupation of a mother, often used when discussing the challenges and responsibilities of motherhood.
母親業は休みがない。
Mothering is a job with no days off.
彼女は母親業と仕事の両立に苦労している。
She struggles to balance the job of being a mother with her career.
家事 refers to housework in general, whereas 母親業 encompasses the broader responsibilities and identity of motherhood.
Compound of 母親 (mother) and 業 (work, occupation). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is a straightforward modern coinage.