Japanese Conversation · Level 64
75 words
Japanese word
夫妻
Pronunciation
Romajifusai
Meaning
- nounmarried couple
Example
その夫妻は仲がいいです。so no fu sai wa naka ga i i de su
The married couple gets along well.
More examples
結婚記念日に、夫妻で写真を撮りました。kek kon ki nen hi ni fu sai de sha shin o to ri ma shi ta
On their wedding anniversary, the married couple took a picture.
Core concept
Describes two spouses as a single pair, viewed together in relation to other people.
Common phrases
夫妻でfu sai de
as a married couple
夫妻ともにfu sai to mo ni
both spouses
Similar words
夫婦fūfu: A married pair viewed together as one unit in relation to others.
Definition in Japanese
婚姻関係にある夫と妻の一組。kon in kan kei ni a ru otto to tsuma no ichi kumi
Word origin
夫妻 (fusai) combines 夫 (fu, "husband") and 妻 (sai, "wife"), forming a compound that denotes a husband and wife as one pair.
Usage tips
- In Japanese, 夫妻 (fusai) is more common in formal writing and news, while 夫婦 (fūfu) is more common in everyday conversation.