Kanji 妻: wife, spouse
Key takeaways
Kanji 妻: wife, spouse. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 妻
wife, spouse
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
The kanji depicts a woman (女) wearing a hair ornament (⺕) or holding a broom, representing a wife. It symbolizes a woman who manages the household. It is commonly used in words related to 'wife' or 'spouse'.
