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妻
妻 (readings: さい, つま; Japanese kanji) means “wife”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 夫妻 (husband and wife).
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父の妻は母だ。
ちちのつまはははだ。My father's wife is my mother.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 妻 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | wife |
| Readings | さい, つま |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 夫妻 (husband and wife) |
How to read 妻
妻 is read さい or つま depending on the word.
Words with 妻
- 夫妻vợ chồng
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Updated: 2026-08-09