夫
おっと
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
husband (my own)
Examples
夫は会社員です。
My husband is a company employee.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「夫」means "husband (my own)." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「夫」is read as「おっと」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「夫」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「夫」mean in Japanese?+
「夫」means "husband (my own)". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「夫」?+
「夫」is read as「おっと」.
Is 「夫」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「夫」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「夫」?+
夫は会社員です。 — My husband is a company employee.
Practice 「夫」 with spaced repetition