Japanese

ふうふ
Meaning: married couple; husband and wife
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

夫
婦

Example sentences

Those two are an ideal married couple who always get along well.
夫婦で価値観が違うのは当然のことだ。
It is natural for a married couple to have different values.
夫婦の間の溝を埋めるのは簡単ではない。
It is not easy to bridge the gap between husband and wife.
彼らは理想的な夫婦だ。
They are an ideal couple.
彼らは本当によく似合いの夫婦だ。
They are truly a well-matched couple.
最近では、生活費を補うために共働きをする夫婦が増えています。
Recently, the number of dual-income couples working to supplement their living expenses is increasing.
長年、夫婦で苦楽を共にしてきた。
The couple has shared joys and sorrows for many years.
彼らは近所でも評判の鴛鴦夫婦だ
They are a happily married couple well-known in the neighborhood.
最近は共稼ぎの夫婦が増えている。
Recently, the number of dual-income couples is increasing.
夫婦はもちつもたれつの関係だ
The married couple has a relationship of mutual support.

Usage Notes

Refers to a pair of people who are married.

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