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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 妻

Noun
Archaic
Freq #1130
1

my dear; dear; honey

Kanji in this Word

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
4 strokes
Frequency: 335
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

husband
man

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おっと
それ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ゆう
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