Mnemonic
One morning, a woman picks up a calligraphy brush to write her new family name — she has just become your wife. With that one elegant brush stroke, the woman seals her place in your life forever.
Additional thoughts
Picture her dipping the brush in ink, writing one decisive stroke to mark the start of married life. The brush symbolizes the ceremony; one represents the singular, irreplaceable bond between spouses.Quick recall
One woman lifts a brush to sign her new name — she's your wife.Details
The keyword for 妻 is wife. This kanji represents a wife, specifically one's own spouse in a humble or neutral context. In Japanese culture, it is the standard term a man uses to refer to his own wife when speaking to others, carrying a sense of modesty. It conveys the idea of a life partner and marital companion.
- On'yomi
- さい
- Kun'yomi
- つま