How to say 'Spouse' in Japanese | 配偶

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The Japanese word for Spouse is 'Haiguu', written as 配偶 in Japanese.'Spouse' in hiragana is はいぐう.

word

配偶

Meaning

Spouse

Reading

はいぐう

haiguu

Kanji

配Distribute 偶Couple, By chance

Explanation

The Japanese noun '配偶 (はいぐう)' refers to a spouse, meaning a husband or wife. This term is often used in formal or legal contexts, such as when discussing marital status or legal rights. For example: He lost his spouse「彼は配偶を失った」(かれははいぐうをうしなった). The rights of a spouse are protected by law「配偶の権利は法律で守られている」(はいぐうのけんりはほうりつでまもられている). Note that '配偶' is more formal than everyday terms like '夫 (おっと)' for husband or '妻 (つま)' for wife, and is typically used in written or official contexts rather than casual conversation.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

5239

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 配偶

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

配

Meaning

Distribute

kanji

偶

Meaning

Couple, By chance

Words Related to 配偶 Through the Kanji 配

These 11 Words contain the Kanji 配 as well.

word

配達

Meaning

Delivery

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心配

Meaning

Worry

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気配

Meaning

Presence, Sign

word

支配

Meaning

Control, Domination

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配慮

Meaning

Consideration

word

配置

Meaning

Arrangement, Placement

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配る

Meaning

Distribute

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配分

Meaning

Distribution

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配当

Meaning

Dividend

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年配

Meaning

Elderly

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分配

Meaning

Distribution

Words Related to 配偶 Through the Kanji 偶

These 4 Words contain the Kanji 偶 as well.

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偶に

Meaning

Occasionally

word

偶々

Meaning

By chance

word

偶然

Meaning

Coincidence

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偶数

Meaning

Even

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'Haiguu' means 'Spouse' .

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