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VocabJLPT N3

wife

Noun

Definitions

1. wife
2. your wife

This is a polite and respectful way to refer to someone else's wife, similar to "Madam" or "your wife" in English. It is used when speaking to or about another person's spouse in a formal or courteous setting, and would not normally be used to refer to one's own wife.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Give my regards to your wife," he said with a casual wave.

Sentence 2

"Your wife is worried about you," my friend told me.

Sentence 3

Hey, isn't that a bit disrespectful to say to his wife?

Sentence 4

Is your wife aware of the matter?

Sentence 5

"My wife forgave me," he said, clearly relieved.