Kanji 婦: lady, woman, wife, bride
Key takeaways
Kanji 婦: lady, woman, wife, bride. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 婦
lady, woman, wife, bride
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character depicts a woman (女) holding a broom (帚), symbolizing her traditional role in managing the household as a wife. It represents the image of a lady taking care of the home. You can find it in common words like housewife (主婦) or OB/GYN (産婦人科).
