婿
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Base noun form. Refers to a man who is married to one's daughter. Can be used alone or in compounds, e.g., 『婿養子』 (mukoyoushi, 'adopted son-in-law').
Theme
User and their friend Aiko are chatting about family relationships at a café, discussing recent weddings.
婿
むこ
son-in-law
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Think of a 'son' who 'marries into' the family — 'son' and 'marry' combined. 'Son-marry' → 婿 (muko, 'son-in-law').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『婿』 (muko, 'son-in-law') often plays a significant role in family dynamics, especially in traditional households where he may take on responsibilities or inherit family businesses. The term is commonly used in contexts like 『婿入り』 (mukoiri, 'marrying into the wife's family').
Forms
Base: 婿Base noun form. Refers to a man who is married to one's daughter. Can be used alone or in compounds, e.g., 『婿養子』 (mukoyoushi, 'adopted son-in-law').