夫人(ふじん)

ふじん
noun, suffix
Mrs., madam; (someone else's) wife
formalhonorific
See also: 婦人(ふじん) (woman, lady)
1. Mrs., Madam
A formal title used for married women, especially of high social standing.
田中(たなか)夫人(ふじん)にお会(あ)いしました。
I met Mrs. Tanaka.
山田(やまだ)夫人(ふじん)からお電話(でんわ)がありました。
There was a phone call from Mrs. Yamada.
In the news, the expression 'the president's wife' is often used.
2. wife (honorific)
An honorific term for someone's wife, typically used for people of status.
The ambassador's wife attended the party.
The company president's wife is enthusiastic about charity work.
Please give my regards to your wife as well, Professor.
ご夫人 = honorific form for someone's wife

Usage: 夫人(ふじん) is a formal, respectful term used for married women, particularly those of social prominence.

Common patterns

  • 〜夫人(ふじん) (Mrs. ~, ~ 's wife)
  • 大統領(だいとうりょう)夫人(ふじん) (the president's wife, First Lady)
  • 令(れい)夫人(ふじん) (your wife - honorific)

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