English–Japanese
“bride” in Japanese
How to say “bride” in Japanese
“Bride” in Japanese is 花嫁 (hanayome).
Identifies the woman taking the bridal role at a wedding or around the time of her marriage.
Example sentences with 花嫁
受付で、花嫁にお祝いの言葉を伝えました。uke tsuke de hana yome ni o iwa i no koto ba o tsuta e ma shi ta
At the reception, I offered my congratulations to the bride.
Tips for using 花嫁
- In formal wedding announcements, 新婦 (shinpu) often appears where conversational Japanese uses 花嫁 (hanayome), so the choice of noun can signal register.
Other Japanese words for “bride”
新婦は白い花束を持っています。shin pu wa shiro i hana taba o mo tte i ma su
The bride is holding a white bouquet.