Translation and Meaning of: 夫 - oto
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 夫 (oto) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: oto
Kana: おっと
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: (my husband
Meaning in English: (my) husband
Definition: A married man.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (夫) oto
The Japanese word "夫" (おっと, otto) means "husband" in Portuguese. The etymology of the word dates back to ancient Chinese, where the character "夫" meant "adult man" or "husband". In Japan, the word came to be used specifically to refer to the male spouse. The character is composed of two parts: the upper part represents the sun or the sky, while the lower part represents a man with an axe, symbolizing male strength.How to Write in Japanese - (夫) oto
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Synonyms and Similar - (夫) oto
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
主人; 夫君; ご主人; 夫さん; 旦那さん; 亭主; おっさん; おやじ; 男; 男性; 配偶者; 夫婦のうちの男性側; 夫人の配偶者; 結婚相手の男性側; 伴侶の男性側.
Words containing: 夫
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: ふじん
Romaji: fujin
Translation / Meaning:
wife; madam; madam
Kana: ふさい
Romaji: fusai
Translation / Meaning:
man and wife; couple
Kana: ふうふ
Romaji: fuufu
Translation / Meaning:
married couple; spouses; husband and wife; pair.
Kana: だいじょうぶ
Romaji: daijyoubu
Translation / Meaning:
safe; all good; OK
Kana: じょうふ
Romaji: jyoufu
Translation / Meaning:
1. Hero; knight; warrior; virile person; 2. Good health; robustness; strong; solid; durable
Kana: くふう
Romaji: kufuu
Translation / Meaning:
device; scheme
Words with the same pronunciation: おっと oto
Example Sentences - (夫) oto
Below are some example sentences:
革は丈夫で長持ちする素材です。
Kawa wa jōbu de nagamochi suru sozai desu
Leather is a durable and long lasting material.
- 革 (kawa) - leather
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 丈夫 (joubu) - resistant, durable
- で (de) - connecting particle
- 長持ちする (nagamochi suru) - last a long time
- 素材 (sozai) - material
- です (desu) - polite way of being
夫人はとても美しいです。
Fujin wa totemo utsukushii desu
The wife is very beautiful.
Mrs. It's very beautiful.
- 夫人 - It means "wife" in Japanese.
- は - topic particle in Japanese, used to indicate the subject of the sentence.
- とても - adverb in Japanese that means "very".
- 美しい - Japanese adjective that means "beautiful" or "pretty".
- です - verb "to be" in Japanese, used to indicate the existence or characteristic of something.
共稼ぎは夫婦の力を合わせることが大切です。
Kyōkasegi wa fuufu no chikara wo awaseru koto ga taisetsu desu
Dual income is important for couples to combine their strengths.
It is important to combine the power of the couple to make money.
- 共稼ぎ (kyoukasegi) - It means "work together" or "teamwork".
- 夫婦 (fuufu) - means "couple" or "husband and wife".
- 力 (chikara) - means "strength" or "power".
- 合わせる (awaseru) - means "to join" or "to unite".
- こと (koto) - It is a particle that indicates that the previous word is a noun and is being used as a direct or indirect object.
- 大切 (taisetsu) - means "important" or "valuable".
- です (desu) - It is a toK3N that indicates that the sentence is a declaration or affirmation.
丈夫な男性が道を歩いている。
Joufu na dansei ga michi wo aruite iru
A strong man is walking down the street.
A durable man is walking on the road.
- 丈夫な - adjective meaning "strong"
- 男性 - noun meaning "man"
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 道 - noun meaning "way"
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 歩いている - verb that means "is walking" in the present continuous
ナイロンは丈夫で使いやすい素材です。
Nairon wa jōbu de tsukaiyasui sozai desu
Nylon is a durable and easy-to-use material.
- ナイロン - Nylon
- は - Topic particle
- 丈夫 - Resistant
- で - connecting particle
- 使いやすい - Easy to use
- 素材 - Material
- です - Termination particle
このドアの取っ手はとても丈夫です。
Kono doa no totte wa totemo jōbu desu
The handle on this door is very sturdy.
The handle of this door is very durable.
- この - indicates that something is close to or related to the speaker.
- ドア - door.
- の - particle of possession.
- 取っ手 - handle.
- は - topic particle, indicates that the subject of the sentence is the doorknob.
- とても - very.
- 丈夫 - resistant.
- です - verb ser/estar in the present.
このケースはとても丈夫です。
Kono kēsu wa totemo jōbu desu
This box is very resistant.
This case is very strong.
- この - indicates proximity, in this case, "this"
- ケース - means "case" or "box"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "about"
- とても - adverb meaning "very"
- 丈夫 - adjective meaning "tough" or "strong"
- です - verb "to be" in the present affirmative
丈夫な男性が好きです。
Joufu na dansei ga suki desu
I like strong men.
I like durable men.
- 丈夫な - adjective meaning "strong, robust"
- 男性 - noun meaning "man, masculine"
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 好き - adjective meaning "to like, to love"
- です - verb that indicates the polite or formal form of the present tense
大丈夫ですか?
Daijoubu desu ka?
Are you okay?
OK?
- 大丈夫 - means "it's okay" or "it's all right" in Japanese.
- です - is a particle of politeness in Japanese, which is added to the end of a sentence to make it more formal.
- か - is an interrogative particle in Japanese, which is added to the end of a sentence to turn it into a question.
夫妻は永遠の絆で結ばれています。
Fusai wa eien no kizuna de musubarete imasu
The couple is united by an eternal bond.
The couple is connected by eternal bonds.
- 夫妻 - couple
- は - topic particle
- 永遠 - eternity
- の - possession particle
- 絆 - loop
- で - partítulo do meio/instrumental
- 結ばれています - they are united
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "(my husband" é "(夫) oto". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.