妻

1. noun wife
2. usually in kana garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings
3. usually in kana accompaniment; side (remark)

め also 雌 · 女 · 牝

1. prefix, suffix female
2. prefix smaller (of the two); weaker
3. noun, archaic woman
4. archaic wife

さい

1. noun, dated one's wife

also 端

1. noun edge; tip; end
2. gable wall
3. gable

そばめ also 側女 · 側妻

1. noun, usually in kana, dated mistress; kept woman; concubine
2. archaic, orig. meaning close female servant

also 夫

1. noun, archaic my dear; dear; honey