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正妻

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

いさい
Noun
Freq #21219
1

legal wife; lawful wife

2

first wife (in polygamous relationship)

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 143
JLPT N3
Grade 1

Meanings

correct
justice
righteous
10**40

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ただ.しい
ただ.す
まさ
まさ.に
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
おお
くに
まさし
ただし
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
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