English–Japanese

“divorce” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajirikon

Example

両親は離婚しました。ryō shin wa ri kon shi ma shi ta

My parents got divorced.

Illustration for 離婚 (divorce)

How to say “divorce” in Japanese

“Divorce” in Japanese is 離婚 (rikon).

Refers to the formal separation of two people who are married.

Full entry for 離婚: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 離婚

友人は夫婦で話し合った後、離婚を決めました。yū jin wa fū fu de hana shi a tta ato ri kon o ki me ma shi ta

My friend decided to divorce after discussing it with their spouse.

Tips for using 離婚

  • The English phrase "get a divorce" focuses on obtaining the legal end of a marriage, while "get divorced" focuses on the people involved.

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