婚約
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Base noun form. Refers to the state of being engaged to be married. Often used in phrases like 『婚約する』 (kon'yaku suru, 'to get engaged').
Theme
At a casual café, User and their friend Ken chat about recent life updates, including relationships and future plans.
婚約
こんやく
engagement, betrothal
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Think of '婚約' (kon'yaku) as 'con-yaku' — like a 'contract' (yaku) for marriage (kon). It's the engagement before the wedding.
Cultural Note
In Japan, engagement is often formalized with a ceremony called 『結納』 (yuino, 'engagement ceremony') where families exchange gifts. 『婚約』 (kon'yaku) signifies a serious commitment leading to marriage.
Forms
Base: 婚約Base noun form. Refers to the state of being engaged to be married. Often used in phrases like 『婚約する』 (kon'yaku suru, 'to get engaged').