家内
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Noun referring to one's own wife. Used by men in formal or polite contexts. Example: 『家内が料理を作ります』 (Kanai ga ryouri o tsukurimasu, 'My wife will cook the meal').
Theme
At a casual weekend barbecue, User and their friend Ken are chatting about family life and weekend plans.
家内
かない
(one's own) wife
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a house (家) with a wife inside — 'home' + 'inside' = 『家内』 (kanai, 'wife'). Think: 'My wife is inside the house.'
Cultural Note
『家内』 (kanai) is a traditional and somewhat formal term for 'wife' used by men to refer to their own spouse, often in business or formal settings. It literally means 'inside the house,' reflecting historical gender roles. In modern Japan, more neutral terms like 『妻』 (tsuma, 'wife') are also common.
Forms
Base: 家内Noun referring to one's own wife. Used by men in formal or polite contexts. Example: 『家内が料理を作ります』 (Kanai ga ryouri o tsukurimasu, 'My wife will cook the meal').