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JLPT N36画 · 6 strokesradical 女grade 5freq #2138

wife

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • つま

Mnemonic

The wife, symbolized by a woman with a bow, gracefully aims her love towards her husband.

About this kanji

The kanji 妻 means "wife" in English, and it is commonly used as a noun. In Japanese, you might come across compounds like 妻子 (さいし), which means "wife and children," referring to a family. Another compound, 妻帯者 (さいたいしゃ), translates to "married man," highlighting the status of being married. Additionally, 正妻 (せいさい) refers to a "legal wife," distinguishing her from others who might be informally considered partners. It's worth noting that while this kanji specifically denotes a wife, in conversation, the term can also evoke feelings of affection and partnership, reflecting its emotional weight in relationships.

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Example sentences

  • 彼の妻は優しい。

    His wife is kind.

Meanings across languages

English
wife
Tiếng Việt
vợ
日本語
한국어
아내
中文
妻子
id
istri
th
ภรรยา
es
esposa
fr
épouse
de
Ehefrau
pt
esposa

Common compounds

  • 妻子さいしwife and children
  • 妻帯者さいたいしゃmarried man
  • 正妻せいさいlegal wife

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