縁談
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Noun referring to a proposal or discussion about marriage, often in the context of arranged marriages. Example: 『縁談が進んでいます』 (endan ga susunde imasu, 'The marriage proposal is progressing').
Theme
At a family gathering, User chats with their cousin Haruka about recent news in their extended family.
縁談
えんだん
marriage proposal
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Think of 'en' as 'fate' or 'connection' and 'dan' as 'talk' — a 'fateful talk' about marriage. '縁談' (endan) sounds like 'end and' — the end of single life and a new beginning!
Cultural Note
In traditional Japanese culture, 『縁談』 (endan) often refers to arranged marriage proposals facilitated by matchmakers or family members. It's a formal term still used in contexts involving marriage arrangements and discussions.
Forms
Base: 縁談Noun referring to a proposal or discussion about marriage, often in the context of arranged marriages. Example: 『縁談が進んでいます』 (endan ga susunde imasu, 'The marriage proposal is progressing').