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wife
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. wife
  2. 2. Mrs
  3. 3. wife of a nobleman (aristocrat, etc.)
  4. 4. consort of the emperor
This word is a formal or respectful term for a married woman, often translated as "wife," "madam," or "Mrs." It is typically used to refer to someone else's wife in a polite or formal context, not one's own. It appears frequently in formal writing, news, and official speech.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In the end, it was one word from the lady of the house that changed the whole mood in the room.

Sentence 2

The lady of that house always has flowers on display — it's lovely.

Sentence 3

In a dream, I thought I heard, "Your wife is calling."

Sentence 4

After the dinner, I told them I'd like to express my gratitude to his wife.

Sentence 5

My mom said, "The word 夫人 sounds a bit stiff, doesn't it?"