Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 嫡妻(ちゃくさい) in Japanese

嫡妻
Kana Reading
ちゃくさい
Romaji
chakusai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    one's legal wife; legitimate wife


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

14 strokes

legitimate wife, direct descent (non-bastard)

On'Yomi: チャク, テキ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 3

8 strokes

wife, spouse

On'Yomi: サイ

Kun'Yomi: つま

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