妻子
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 妻子
1
wife and children
Examples
妻子は運命に与えられた人質である。
Wife and children are hostages given to fortune.
2
さいし／めこ only; Archaic
wife
Kanji in this Word
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
子
3 strokes
Frequency: 72
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
child
sign of the rat
11PM-1AM
first sign of Chinese zodiac
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
ス
ツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こ
-こ
ね
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
き
ぎ
く
け
ねっ
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