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English - Japanese
Marry
ˈmɛri
Very common
~ 1100
~ 1100
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
結婚する (けっこんする), ～と結婚する (とけっこんする), 〜を結びつける (をむすびつける)
Marry meanings in Japanese
結婚する (けっこんする)
Example:
They decided to marry next year.
彼らは来年結婚することに決めました。
She wants to marry her childhood friend.
彼女は幼馴染と結婚したいと思っています。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in social situations related to romantic relationships and marriage ceremonies.
Note: This is the most common meaning of 'marry' and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
～と結婚する (とけっこんする)
Example:
He is going to marry a doctor.
彼は医者と結婚するつもりです。
I want to marry someone I love.
私は愛する人と結婚したいです。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Commonly used when specifying the partner one is marrying.
Note: This structure is often used to indicate with whom someone is marrying.
〜を結びつける (をむすびつける)
Example:
The ceremony will marry together the two families.
その儀式は二つの家族を結びつけるでしょう。
They aim to marry the old traditions with modern practices.
彼らは古い伝統と現代の慣習を結びつけることを目指しています。
Usage: FormalContext: Used in contexts where two entities are being united or connected.
Note: This meaning is less common and is often used in a metaphorical sense.
Marry's synonyms
wed
To marry someone in a formal or ceremonial way.
Example: They decided to wed in a small ceremony.
Note: Wed is a more formal or poetic synonym for marry.
unite
To join together in marriage or a similar formal union.
Example: Their families united in celebration of their marriage.
Note: Unite emphasizes the coming together of two individuals or groups.
take as spouse
To enter into a marriage or partnership with someone.
Example: In some cultures, individuals are required to take a spouse chosen by their family.
Note: This phrase is more formal and less commonly used than 'marry.'
Marry expressions, common phrases
Tie the knot
To get married; to commit to a marriage.
Example: After dating for five years, they finally decided to tie the knot.
Note: This phrase is a more informal and figurative way of saying 'get married.'
Pop the question
To ask someone to marry you.
Example: He's planning to pop the question on their anniversary.
Note: This phrase specifically refers to the act of proposing marriage.
Settle down
To establish a stable life, especially by getting married or buying a house.
Example: She's ready to settle down and start a family.
Note: While it can refer to getting married, it also encompasses the idea of establishing stability in life.
Walk down the aisle
To proceed toward the altar in a wedding ceremony.
Example: The bride looked stunning as she walked down the aisle.
Note: This phrase specifically describes the act of walking in a wedding ceremony.
Get hitched
To get married, often informally or in a casual manner.
Example: They got hitched in a small ceremony with family and friends.
Note: This phrase is a more colloquial and informal way of saying 'get married.'
Tying the knot
To be getting married; to be entering into a marriage.
Example: They'll be tying the knot next month in a beach wedding.
Note: Similar to 'tie the knot,' this phrase is often used to refer to impending marriage.
Happily ever after
A fairy-tale ending of eternal happiness and bliss.
Example: They lived happily ever after once they got married.
Note: This phrase symbolizes a perfect, idealized life after marriage.
Marry everyday (slang) expressions
Say 'I do'
To agree to marry someone during a wedding ceremony.
Example: They said 'I do' in a beautiful ceremony.
Note: Refers specifically to the moment in a wedding when the vows are exchanged.
Take the plunge
To make a decision to get married or commit to a serious relationship.
Example: They decided to take the plunge and tie the knot after dating for just a year.
Note: Implies a sense of embarking on a new, significant phase in life.
To say 'yes'
To accept a marriage proposal.
Example: She finally said 'yes' after he proposed with a romantic gesture.
Note: Refers specifically to the act of accepting a proposal, rather than the general concept of getting married.
Exchange vows
To make promises to each other during a wedding ceremony.
Example: They exchanged vows in a beautiful garden ceremony.
Note: Refers to the specific act of making promises during a wedding, highlighting the commitment aspect.
Get spliced
To get married or enter into a marriage.
Example: They're getting spliced at the beach next summer.
Note: An informal and light-hearted way to refer to the act of getting married.
Jump the broom
To get married or enter into a marriage, often used in African American cultural contexts.
Example: They decided to jump the broom and have a non-traditional wedding.
Note: Historically used in African American communities to symbolize marriage due to restrictions on legal marriages.
Marry - Examples
She wants to marry her boyfriend next year.
He married his high school sweetheart.
They decided to get married in a small ceremony.
Marry grammar
Marry - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: marry
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): married
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): marrying
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): marries
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): marry
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): marry
Syllables, Separation and Stress
marry Contains 2 syllables: mar • ry
Phonetic transcription: ˈmer-ē
mar ry , ˈmer ē (The red syllable is stressed)
Marry - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
marry: ~ 1100 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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