Saturday, July 27, 2019

meaning - Difference between 夫 and 主人?


The words [夫]{おっと}and [主人]{しゅ・じん} both mean "husband".


What's the difference between them?



Answer



The meaning is basically the same as you said: husband.


According to this website the main difference is in the situation in which you use these words.


Simply put:


「夫」: You can use it in most situations.


「主人」: Mostly used when talking with superiors or people you're not very familiar with.



BONUS:


「旦那{だんな}」: Is used when you are speaking with people you are familiar with.


To be even more precise it seems that 「夫」 is used as the opposite word of 「妻{つま}」 (wife). On the other hand 主人 bears a bit more the meaning of "house chief" or "master" (of the house).


I can expand more maybe later (I gotta go back to work now :p ).


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