奥方

wife

o̞ k ɯ̟ ɡ a̠ t a̠

奥 back, inner part + 方 direction, side

noun Rare #31,841

wife A respectful or old-fashioned term for someone’s wife, often used when referring to the wife of a high-status person.

JA: 社長の奥方もパーティーに出席されました。

EN: The company president’s wife also attended the party.

Has the missus given her permission?

— 荒野の用心棒 (1964)

There’s been no change in my wife.

— 紅夢 (1991)

A wife is a wife.

— 紅夢 (1991)

Your wife, right?

— 紅夢 (1991)

Playing the role of a foolish wife is tough.

— ８ 1／2 (1963)

It seems you haven’t noticed us ladies either.

— 紅夢 (1991)