片かた働ばたらき

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.

• 今いまは片かた働ばたらきで家か計けいをやりくりしている。

  We're currently managing the household finances on a single income.

• 片かた働ばたらきだと貯ちょ金きんがなかなか増ふえない。

  With only one spouse working, it's hard to build up savings.