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Noun meaning 'bride' or 'daughter-in-law'. Used in contexts like weddings or family relationships, e.g., 『花嫁』 (hanayome, 'bride') includes this word.
Theme

At a family gathering, User talks with their aunt Yoshiko about wedding traditions and family news.

よめ

bride

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Memory Hook

Picture a bride in a wedding dress. In Japanese, 'bride' is 『嫁』 (yome, 'bride'), which sounds like 'yo-me' — think 'yo, me getting married!'

Cultural Note

In Japanese culture, 『嫁』 (yome, 'bride / Daughter-in-law') traditionally refers to a woman who marries into a family, often emphasizing her role within the husband's household.

Forms

Base: 嫁Noun meaning 'bride' or 'daughter-in-law'. Used in contexts like weddings or family relationships, e.g., 『花嫁』 (hanayome, 'bride') includes this word.