婚 — Marriage
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Common Japanese Words with 婚 (Marriage)
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Newly (新) married (婚): newlyweds.
Not yet (未) married (婚): unmarried.
Getting married (婚) late (晩): late marriage.
Frequently Asked Questions About 婚 (Marriage)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 婚 (Marriage)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 婚 ("Marriage", read as こん) is: In this unhappy marriage the woman controls (こん) everything... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 婚 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 婚 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 婚 means "Marriage". Its primary reading is こん (On'yomi: こん; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 婚?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 婚 include: 新婚 (しんこん - newly married, newlyweds), 未婚 (みこん - unmarried, single), 晩婚 (ばんこん - late marriage).
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