VocabJLPT N2
(my) wife
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. (my) wife
  2. 2. inside the home
A humble, traditional word a man uses to refer to his own wife when speaking to others. It is considered an older, formal expression and is less common among younger generations today.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

It's funny how a single word from my wife can suddenly make a goal feel real.

Sentence 2

I reported back, saying, "I have also shared the matter with my wife."

Sentence 3

Hearing the news, my wife murmured quietly, "That's scary."

Sentence 4

When I said I was skipping dinner, my wife gave me this look like, "Excuse me?!"

Sentence 5

My wife is like a mirror — she reflects every weakness I have.