JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
妻 — wife
- Reading
- サイ・つま
- Meaning
- wife; spouse
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
妻 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is サイ・つま and it means wife; spouse. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
妻 appears in everyday japanese words such as 妻 (wife) and 夫妻 (man and wife).
Japanese words containing 妻
Frequently asked questions
What does 妻 mean in Japanese?
妻 means wife; spouse in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 妻 read?
妻 is read サイ・つま. Reading it inside real words — 妻 and 夫妻 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 妻 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 妻 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 妻 in a word?
A common word containing 妻 is 妻 (つま) — "wife". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 妻 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 妻 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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