夫妻
Meanings
1
husband and wife; married couple
Somewhat formal term; not used for one's own family. Typically refers to another couple, often with respect.
I hear that Mr. and Mrs. Tanaka will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary next month.
It's a small restaurant run by a husband and wife.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉夫妻Mr. and Mrs. 〈surname〉 (attached to a surname)
Mr. and Mrs. Tanaka attended the wedding.
- 夫妻で〈動詞〉as a couple, together as husband and wife
The two of them travel the world together as a couple.