賢けん妻さい

noun

wise wife; good wife

A somewhat literary or formal term for a wife who is intelligent, sensible, and capable in managing the household. Often used in a complimentary or idealizing way.

• 彼かれは賢けん妻さいに恵めぐまれて幸しあわせだ。

  He is fortunate to have a wise wife.

• 賢けん妻さいは家か計けいをしっかり管かん理りしている。

  A wise wife manages the household finances carefully.