“Wife” in Japanese is 妻 (つま), pronounced tsuma.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Your own wife. Someone else’s wife is 奥さん (okusan).
Example sentences
- 妻と二人で住んでいます。つまとふたりですんでいます。I live with my wife.
- 奥さんによろしく。おくさんによろしく。Say hello to your wife.
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FAQ
How do you say wife in Japanese?
Wife in Japanese is 妻 (つま), pronounced “tsuma”.
How do you write wife in Japanese?
It's written 妻 with kanji, or つま in hiragana. Both are read tsuma.
Is 妻 on the JLPT?
Yes. 妻 (tsuma) is a common word at JLPT N4 level, so it's worth learning early.