正室

せいしつ

Meanings

1. Noun legal wife (of a noble) (as opposed to a concubine) See also: 側室 (そくしつ). See also: 本妻 (ほんさい).
2. room for receiving guests See also: 表座敷 (おもてざしき).
3. heir; successor

Kanji

• 正 correct. Read as セイ.
• 室 room. Read as シツ.

Words containing 正室

• 校正室 (こうせいしつ) proofroom

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