Translation of Japanese word "妻" to English
妻
つま
[tsuma]
IPA: /tsuma/
Meaning
NounA married woman, especially in relation to her spouse.
How to use
妻 (tsuma) — 'wife (one's own)'. Also: 家内 (kanai). Polite/someone else's: 奥さん (okusan).
🇬🇧 English
wife
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 妻
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): つま
Romaji Transcription: tsuma
Example Sentences
私の妻はとても美しいです。
わたしの つまは とてもうつくしいです。
My wife is very beautiful.
妻と一緒に食事をするのが好きです。
つまと いっしょに しょくじを するのが すきです。
I like to have meals with my wife.
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Common phrases
- 奥さん— wife (someone else's / polite)
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Frequency rank: #442 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "妻" mean?▼
The Japanese word "妻" means "wife" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "妻"?▼
The word "妻" is read as "つま" (tsuma). 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 female spouse in a marriage.".
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