家内

かない

My wife (humble)

N4noun·kanai

How to remember it

家 (house) + 内 (inside) = the one inside the house, one's wife.

Example sentences

  • 家内もよろしくと言っています。

    かないもよろしくといっています。

    My wife also sends her regards.

  • 家内は今出かけています。

    かないはいまでかけています。

    My wife is out right now.

Usage

Humble term for your own wife; use 奥さん for someone else's.

Related words

奥さん主人ご主人

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