(ふさい)

ふさい
noun
husband and wife, married couple
formalfamily
1. husband and wife, married couple
A formal term referring to a married couple, often used when speaking about others respectfully.
I invited Mr. and Mrs. Tanaka to the party.
あの夫妻(ふさい)(なか)()さそうだ。
That married couple seems to get along well.
Mr. and Mrs. Yamada will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary next month.
Mr. and Mrs. Suzuki live overseas.
The company president and his wife attended the ceremony.

夫妻(ふさい) is a formal way to refer to a married couple, typically used when speaking about others (not oneself).

Usage

  • [surname]夫妻(ふさい) - Mr. and Mrs. [surname]
  • Often used in formal contexts, news, or when showing respect

Related terms

Difference

  • 夫妻(ふさい) - used for others, more formal
  • 夫婦(ふうふ) - more general, can be used for self or others