noun
dual-income couple; both spouses working
Refers to a married couple where both partners are employed. Often used in discussions of household finances, childcare, and work-life balance.
最近は夫婦共働きの家庭が増えている。
Recently, the number of dual-income households has been increasing.
夫婦共働きだと、家事の分担が大切だ。
When both spouses work, sharing household chores is important.
Compound of 夫婦 (ふうふ, 'married couple') and 共働き (ともばたらき, 'both working').