夫婦

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 夫婦 and read ふうふ, it denotes two people as a married couple.
• Basic usage: It is used for neighbors walking their dog together and spouses jointly running a small restaurant.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A pair, not one spouse
  • The noun refers to both married partners collectively, especially when describing shared action.