Meaning

Primary

Husband

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

おっと
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word: Think about your husband even if you don't have one. What's his name? It's Otto (おっと), and he's always leaving you at home because he's working at the auto (おっと) shop.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 夫を亡くす

    to lose one's husband

    夫を持つ

    to have a husband

    夫を見る

    to look at one's husband

Context Sentences

私の夫の歯は、とても丈夫です。

My husband has very healthy teeth.

私の夫は、大変すばらしい男性です。

My husband is such a wonderful man.

ほら、また始まった。あんたって本当にいつも自分の夫の不満ばかり言っているよね。

There you go again, always complaining about your husband.

Kanji Composition