noun
only one spouse working; single-income household
Colloquial term for a household where only one partner is employed, contrasting with 共働き (dual-income). Often used in discussions about family finances or work-life balance.
今は片働きで家計をやりくりしている。
We're currently managing the household finances on a single income.
片働
With only one spouse working, it's hard to build up savings.