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妻 (tsuma): Wife

つま

tsuma

Meaning

Wife

Two original examples

妻は病院で働いています。

My wife works at a hospital.

妻と旅行の計画を立てました。

I planned a trip with my wife.

Usage and distinctions

妻 is a neutral way to refer to one’s wife. 奥さん is often used politely for someone else’s wife. 家内 also refers to one’s own wife but carries a more traditional tone. A spouse’s name is also common in conversation; choose the term with the relationship and setting in mind.

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