元もと嫁よめもとよめMeanings1nounex-wife; former wifeRefers to one's own former wife. Used in casual conversation, often with a slightly informal or personal tone.元もと嫁よめとは今いまでもたまに連れん絡らくを取とっている。I still keep in touch with my ex-wife from time to time.彼かれの元もと嫁よめは有ゆう名めいな女じょ優ゆうだ。His ex-wife is a famous actress.