糟そう糠こうの妻つま

expression, noun

devoted wife; wife who has shared hardships; wife married in poverty

A set phrase praising a wife who has remained loyal through poverty and difficulty. Often used in contexts of gratitude or moral reflection.

• 糟そう糠こうの妻つまを忘わすれてはいけない。

  You must not forget the wife who shared your hardships.

• 彼かれは成せい功こうしても糟そう糠こうの妻つまを大たい切せつにしている。

  Even after achieving success, he cherishes his devoted wife who was with him through hard times.