Wife in Japanese
"wife" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
妻
tsuma
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "wife". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
妻 is a wife, the neutral word and the one used of one's own. 奥さん is another's wife, politely. 婦 is a woman in formal compounds (主婦 housewife). 嫁 is a bride and, in older usage, a son's wife. Which word you use says whose wife she is.
Top pick
wife, spouse
Reading: sai
8 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of hand decorating woman's hair. Wife.
What it carries
Wife, married couple, wife and children. Represents spouse.
Related kanji for "wife"
wife
fu
Composed of woman and broom. Woman with broom.
wife
ka
Composed of woman and house. Woman entering household.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for wife?
The most common kanji for "wife" is 妻, read as sai. It means wife, spouse. Related kanji: 婦 (wife), 嫁 (wife).
How many strokes does 妻 have?
妻 has 8 strokes.