稼かせぎ主ぬし

noun

breadwinner; provider

Refers to the person who earns the primary income for a household. Similar to 稼ぎ手, but 稼ぎ主 emphasizes the main earner role.

See also: 稼ぎ手 (かせぎて)

• 彼かれは一いっ家かの稼かせぎ主ぬしだ。

  He is the breadwinner of the family.

• 稼かせぎ主ぬしが失しつ業ぎょうすると家か計けいが苦くるしくなる。

  When the breadwinner loses their job, the household finances become strained.