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wife
A neutral term for wife. This is the most straightforward word for referring to one's spouse.
妻 is a neutral, modern term for 'wife' and is commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese. It's often preferred over 家内 by those who want to avoid the traditional connotations. The male equivalent is 夫. In official documents, 妻 is the standard term. In casual conversation, many people also use 嫁 or 奥さん.