(ふじん)

ふじん
noun, suffix
Mrs., wife (formal)
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)()ました。
I met Mrs. Tanaka.
山田(やまだ)夫人(ふじん)から電話(でんわ)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)
  • (れい)夫人(ふじん) (your wife - honorific)

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