Translation guide
Affectionate, informal term for one's husband, used mainly in casual conversation.
hubby
Casual, common. Can also mean 'master' in other contexts.
The speaker refers to their own husband in a warm, informal way, similar to 'hubby' or 'my old man'.
The most common casual term for one's husband. Used by wives when talking about their spouse to friends or family. Can sound a bit old-fashioned or rough depending on tone, but widely understood.
旦那 is the most casual and affectionate, similar to 'hubby'. 主人 is polite and used when talking to outsiders. 夫 is neutral and factual. Choose based on the relationship with the listener and the level of intimacy you want to convey.
うちの旦那は料理が上手なんだ。
My hubby is a good cook.
Hubby says he'll be home early today.
A standard, slightly formal term for one's husband. Commonly used when speaking to people outside the family. Not as affectionate as 'hubby', but neutral and polite.
My husband is always indebted to you. (formal greeting)
Neutral word for 'husband'. Used in both casual and formal contexts, but less affectionate than '旦那'. Often used in written language or when being factual.
I went shopping with my hubby.
Loanword from English 'darling'. Used by some younger wives as a cute, affectionate term. Can sound overly sweet or affected.
Welcome home, hubby!
Saying 'my hubby' to a friend.
Saying 'my husband' to a teacher.
旦那 is only for your own husband. To refer to someone else's husband, use ご主人 (ごしゅじん) or 旦那さん (だんなさん).
How is your husband?