Lexical entry
ニューファミリー
nyuufamirii
Sociological term for young nuclear families emerging in Japan after WWII.
Society & InstitutionsPure GairaigoWasei-EigoSource: English
Meaning
A term coined in the 1970s to describe the trend of young married couples forming nuclear families, emphasizing lifestyle and consumption.
- post-war nuclear family
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- JMdict.2026-04-17
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- English