夫婦
ふうふ
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife; set of two (one large, one small)
JLPT N3 Common word Genki L14, Intermediate Japanese L14
Meanings
Noun
married couple; husband and wife; man and wifeNoun, prefix
set of two (one large, one small); pair (for husband and wife); his and hers (e.g. teacups)
Rare and archaic meanings (1)
Noun
married couple; husband and wife; man and wifeDated
Example sentences
彼らは夫婦だ。
They're a couple.
私達は夫婦です。
We are husband and wife.
私たちは夫婦だ。
We're married.
彼らは夫婦になった。
They became man and wife.
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They are not a well-matched couple.
More examples (10)
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They are now man and wife duly married.
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Please come over with your wife.
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It's so nice to be by ourselves.
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Husbands and wives should stand by each other throughout their lives.
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Mr. and Mrs. Smith are a good match.
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That couple is our go-between.
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Married couples can apply for the post.
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The young couple surveyed the room.
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The couple led a happy life.
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A son was born to the couple.