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おくさん
okusan
(someone else's) wife (hon.)
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奥さん
おくさん
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(someone else's) wife (hon.)
okusan
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JLPT Level N5
Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
Kana おくさん
Romaji okusan
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What does 奥さん mean in Japanese?
The word 奥さん (おくさん) means "(someone else's) wife (hon.)" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N5 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 奥さん?
奥さん is read as おくさん (romaji: okusan). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 奥さん?
奥さん is a JLPT N5 vocabulary item. Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
How do I remember 奥さん quickly?
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