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妻
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妻 only
wife
Examples
私は妻を見舞いに病院に行った。
I went to the hospital to see my wife.
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Word usually written using kana alone
garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings
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Word usually written using kana alone
accompaniment; side (remark)
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married couple; husband and wife; man and wife
Examples
ご夫婦でお越しください。
Please come over with your wife.
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goddess
Examples
ローマ人は彼らの女神であるジューノを崇拝した。
The Romans worshiped their goddess, Juno.
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Somewhat formal; not used for one's own family
husband and wife; married couple
Examples
ジョーンズ夫妻は娘を愛している。
The Joneses love their daughter.
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lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
Examples
彼女は稲妻の閃光を見て悲鳴をあげた。
She screamed at the flash of lightning.
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Familiar; When speaking with a close friend
one's wife
Examples
彼は2年前に細君に死なれた。
He had his wife die two years ago.
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wife (of someone below the speaker in rank)
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beloved wife
Examples
「うちの愛妻がケチでさー」「のろけてる?愚痴ってる?」
"My wonderful wife is so stingy that ..." "You boasting? Or complaining?"
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cherishing one's wife
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Dated term; Common noun
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife
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Noun, used as a prefix
set of two (one large, one small); pair (for husband and wife); his and hers (e.g. teacups)
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good wife
Examples
この世で男にとって最良のことは良妻を選ぶことであり、最悪のことは選び損なって悪妻を持つことである。
The best thing in the world for a man is to choose a good wife, the worst being to mistakenly choose an ill-suited one.
