夫妻
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 夫妻
1
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.
Kanji in this Word
夫
4 strokes
Frequency: 335
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
husband
man
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フ
フウ
ブ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おっと
それ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
お
と
ゆう
よ
妻
8 strokes
Frequency: 691
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
wife
spouse
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つま
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ずま
め
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