JMdict: 2569580
糟糠の妻 【そうこうのつま】
- [exp,n] one's devoted wife; wife who has followed one through hard times; wife married in poverty
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji |
Meanings |
On Readings |
Kun Readings |
Grade |
| 糟 |
Dregs, Sediment, Grounds |
コウ, ソウ |
ぬか |
|
| 糠 |
Rice Bran |
コウ |
ぬか |
|
| 妻 |
Wife, Spouse |
サイ |
つま |
5 |