Wife (when talking about your own) in Japanese 🇯🇵

つま info.

Tips to remember the Japanese word:
One way to remember the word "つま" (tsuma) is to associate it with the formal nature of the word, as it often conveys a sense of respect towards one's wife. Think of "tsuma" as a term that carries a tone of endearment and courtesy.

Explanations:
"つま" (tsuma) is a respectful and somewhat formal way to refer to one's own wife. It is often used in contexts where a degree of politeness is required, such as in conversations with people outside your immediate family or in written forms.

Other words that mean the same thing:
1. 妻 (つま, tsuma) – Written form of the same word.
2. 奥さん (おくさん, okusan) – A more polite term that can also be used to refer to someone else's wife. Informally, it can be used for one's own wife.
3. 家内 (かない, kanai) – Another term to refer to one's own wife, somewhat less formal than "tsuma."

Alternate meanings like slang:
There are not many slang uses of the word "つま" (tsuma). However, in very casual conversations or among younger people, the word "嫁" (よめ, yome) can be used, which means "bride" or "wife."

Examples of sentences that use it:
1. 私の妻は料理が上手です。
(わたしのつまはりょうりがじょうずです。)
Watashi no tsuma wa ryouri ga jouzu desu.
My wife is good at cooking.

2. 昨日、妻と映画を見に行きました。
(きのう、つまとえいがをみにいきました。)
Kinou, tsuma to eiga wo mi ni ikimaa.
Yesterday, I went to watch a movie with my wife.

3. 妻の誕生日にプレゼントを買いました。
(つまのたんじょうびにぷれぜんとをかいました。)
Tsuma no tanjoubi ni purezento wo kaimaa.
I bought a present for my wife's birthday.

4. この週末は妻と旅行に出かけます。
(このしゅうまつはつまとりょこうにでかけます。)
Kono shuumatsu wa tsuma to ryokou ni dekakemasu.
This weekend, I will go on a trip with my wife.

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