“Husband” in Japanese is 夫 (おっと), pronounced otto.
Pronunciation
The word has 3 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Your own husband. Someone else’s husband is ご主人 (goshujin) or 旦那さん (dannasan).
Example sentences
- 夫は料理が上手です。おっとはりょうりがじょうずです。My husband is good at cooking.
- ご主人はお元気ですか。ごしゅじんはおげんきですか。How is your husband?
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FAQ
How do you say husband in Japanese?
Husband in Japanese is 夫 (おっと), pronounced “otto”.
How do you write husband in Japanese?
It's written 夫 with kanji, or おっと in hiragana. Both are read otto.
Is 夫 on the JLPT?
Yes. 夫 (otto) is a common word at JLPT N4 level, so it's worth learning early.