Translation of Japanese word "夫" to English
夫
おっと
[otto]
IPA: /otto/
Meaning
NounA man in a marriage or marital relationship, especially in relation to his spouse.
How to use
夫 (otto) — 'husband (one's own)'. Polite/someone else's: 旦那さん (dannasan) or ご主人 (goshujin).
🇬🇧 English
husband
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 夫
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おっと
Romaji Transcription: otto
Example Sentences
私の夫はとても優しい人です。
わたしの おっとは とてもうやしい ひとです。
My husband is a very kind person.
夫と一緒に旅行に行くのが好きです。
おっとと いっしょに りょこうに いくのが すきです。
I like to travel with my husband.
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Common phrases
- ご主人— husband (someone else's / polite)
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Frequency rank: #441 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "夫" mean?▼
The Japanese word "夫" means "husband" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "夫"?▼
The word "夫" is read as "おっと" (otto). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the male spouse in a marriage.".
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