VocabJLPT N1
marriage
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. marriage
  2. 2. matrimony
A formal, often legal or official term for marriage as an institution. It tends to appear in legal documents, government paperwork, and formal writing rather than everyday conversation, where simpler words are more common.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In response to reporters, they personally denied it, saying "There is no marriage."

Sentence 2

Why does the topic of marriage get under my skin so much?!

Sentence 3

Even if the laws change, what marriage means is different for everyone.

Sentence 4

The applicant's marital status will be treated as supplementary information for the review.

Sentence 5

Under company policy, marriage leave can be taken for up to five consecutive days.