noun
scrubbing and washing; kitchen work; wet work
Refers to household chores involving water, such as washing dishes, laundry, and cleaning. Often used in contexts discussing rough hands or cold-weather discomfort.
冬は水仕事で手が荒れる。
In winter, my hands get rough from doing wet work.
彼女は毎日水仕事をしている。
She does kitchen work every day.