婚
marriage; wedding
Kanji 1278
marriage; wedding
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Synopsis
This essay puts a finger on the pulse of current anxieties about finding a spouse in an "herbivore" nation. Quizzes reveal just how many types of marriage and divorce there can be. Photos showcase picture brides and Shinto weddings. The essay abounds in terms related to engagements, fancy or toned-down ceremonies, shotgun weddings, honeymoons, and anniversary gifts.
Revision history:
Dec. 5, 2023: p. 3: Revised the last paragraph to make the differences between 婚姻 and 結婚 clearer.
Jan. 28, 2022:
- p. 2, Etymology Box: Updated the Henshall etymology and the Sears link.
- p. 4 sidebar: Updated Henshall’s etymology of 姻.
- p. 22: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.
June 24, 2016:
- p. 3: Fixed a broken link.
- p. 23: Changed the publication date of The Pillow Book, stating that it was completed around the year 1000.
July 11, 2014: Originally published.
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