large household; big family
Refers to a household with many members, often implying a bustling, extended family. The variant spelling 大所帯 is also common.
See also: 大所帯
My grandmother has managed a large household.
With a big family, food expenses add up.
Standard kanji spelling for this word.
Variant kanji spelling; Cross-referenced with this form.
Compound of 大 (large) and 世帯 (household). The variant 大所帯 uses 所 (place) instead of 世 (generation/world), but both refer to a large domestic unit.