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旦那

だんな

N3husband · master

Examples

近所の人が彼女の旦那を祭りに誘った。

古い芝居では奉公人が店の旦那に報告をしている。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 旦那 is read だんな.
  • Basic usage: Depending on context, it can mean a husband or, especially in an older setting, the master of a shop or household.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Meaning husband
    • 彼女の旦那 means her husband.
  • Meaning master
    • In a context such as an old play, 店の旦那 refers to the master of the shop.

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