English–Japanese
“wife and children” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisaishi
Example
彼は妻子と静かに暮らしています。kare wa sai shi to shizu ka ni ku ra shi te i ma su
He lives quietly with his wife and children.
How to say “wife and children” in Japanese
“Wife and children” in Japanese is 妻子 (saishi).
Groups a person's wife and children together as the family members most directly connected to that person.
Example sentences with 妻子
彼は仕事を変えることを妻子に相談しました。kare wa shi goto o ka e ru ko to o sai shi ni sō dan shi ma shi ta
He discussed changing jobs with his wife and children.
Tips for using 妻子
- In formal Japanese, 妻子 (saishi) often appears in phrases about supporting or protecting one's family, giving it a more formal tone than everyday expressions.