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Base noun form. Refers to a male spouse in a marriage. Used in formal or written contexts, such as on documents or in legal terms.
Theme
User and their friend Yuko chat over tea about family life and daily routines.
夫
おっと
husband
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a husband who is a 'fool' for his wife—sounds like 'foo' in 'fool' and '夫' (otto, 'husband'). 'Foolish husband' → 夫 (otto, 'husband').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『夫』 (otto, 'husband') is a formal term for husband, often used in official contexts. In casual conversation, people might use 『主人』 (shujin, 'master / Husband') or 『旦那』 (danna, 'husband / Master').
Forms
Base: 夫Base noun form. Refers to a male spouse in a marriage. Used in formal or written contexts, such as on documents or in legal terms.