VocabJLPT N5
wife
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. wife
  2. 2. garnish (esp. one served with sashimi)
  3. 3. accompaniment
This noun refers to one's own wife, used when a man speaks about his spouse to others. It is a humble, plain term and is different from the more respectful word used when referring to someone else's wife.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I wouldn't want my wife to see me like this right now.

Sentence 2

You know, wives are seriously tough.

Sentence 3

Back then, my wife was in tears.

Sentence 4

I'll let my wife know ahead of time.

Sentence 5

"I'll ask my wife," he said.