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婿

むこ

N2son-in-law · bridegroom

Examples

娘の婿が週末に孫を連れて訪ねてきた。

婚礼の日、婿は花嫁と並んで客を迎えた。

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Study notes

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.

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