Japanese · Family & People
妻
tsuma
Wife
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The humble form used when referring to your own wife when speaking to others. To refer to someone else's wife, 奥さん (okusan) is used.
Example
妻は料理が上手です。
My wife is good at cooking.
Etymology
妻 (tsuma) has ancient roots, specifically referring to a female spouse. The character itself has been consistently used throughout Japanese history to denote marriage.
How & Where It’s Used
Tsuma is typically formal, used in spoken and written contexts related to family and marital discussions.