家事
かじ
kaji
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 33 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
家事 (かじ (kaji)) means "Housework". It is read かじ (kaji). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Housework
Also : domestic chores · household matters
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Example Sentences
毎日家事をするのは大変だ。
まいにちかじをするのはたいへんだ。
It is hard to do housework every day.
家事を夫婦で分担している。
かじをふうふでぶんたんしている。
The couple shares the household chores.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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