婿

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 婿, read むこ, is a single kinship noun for a son-in-law or the bridegroom in a marriage.
• Basic usage: 娘の婿 means a son-in-law, while 婿 at a wedding can mean the bridegroom.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing meanings
  • The scope of 婿 changes depending on whether it describes a family relationship or a participant in a wedding.