noun
young wife; young married woman
Polite term for a young married woman, often used to refer to the wife of a son or a young mistress of a household. Carries a respectful, somewhat traditional tone.
隣の若奥様はいつもにこやかだ。
The young wife next door is always cheerful.
若奥様、お茶はいかがですか。
Young madam, would you like some tea?
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant with さま in kana; slightly softer or more casual in appearance.
Compound of 若 (young) and 奥様 (polite term for wife/married woman).