配偶者
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Base noun form. Used in formal or legal contexts to refer to a husband or wife. It does not require a counter when used alone, but can be counted with 『人』 (nin, counter for people) in phrases like 『配偶者が一人います』 (haigūsha ga hitori imasu, 'I have one spouse').
Theme
During a casual chat at a café, User and their friend Yuki discuss relationships and family life.
配偶者
はいぐうしゃ
spouse
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'spouse' as a 'pair' (配偶者 haigūsha sounds like 'pair-goo-sha') — two people paired together for life. 'Pair-goo-sha' → 配偶者 (haigūsha, 'spouse').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『配偶者』 (haigūsha, 'spouse') is a formal term often used in legal documents, official forms, and business contexts. In casual conversation, people might use terms like 『夫』 (otto, 'husband') or 『妻』 (tsuma, 'wife') instead.
Forms
Base: 配偶者Base noun form. Used in formal or legal contexts to refer to a husband or wife. It does not require a counter when used alone, but can be counted with 『人』 (nin, counter for people) in phrases like 『配偶者が一人います』 (haigūsha ga hitori imasu, 'I have one spouse').