English–Japanese

“spouse” in Japanese

Japanese

Also結婚相手 (kekkon'aite)

Pronunciation

Romajihaigūsha

Example

配偶者と旅行を計画しています。hai gū sha to ryo kō o kei kaku shi te i ma su

I am planning a trip with my spouse.

Illustration for 配偶者 (spouse)

How to say “spouse” in Japanese

“Spouse” in Japanese is 配偶者 (haigūsha).

Describes the person joined to another through marriage, without specifying whether that person is a husband or wife.

Full entry for 配偶者: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 配偶者

困ったときは配偶者に相談します。koma tta to ki wa hai gū sha ni sō dan shi ma su

I consult my spouse when I have a problem.

Tips for using 配偶者

  • In English, spouse is common in both everyday speech and official writing, but it sounds more formal than husband or wife in casual conversation.

Other Japanese words for “spouse”

私の結婚相手は料理が上手です。watashi no kek kon ai te wa ryō ri ga jō zu de su

My spouse is a good cook.

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