English–Japanese

“married” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikikon

Example

私は既婚者です。watashi wa ki kon mono de su

I am married.

Illustration for 既婚 (married)

How to say “married” in Japanese

“Married” in Japanese is 既婚 (kikon).

Describes the state of having a spouse through marriage.

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

Example sentences with 既婚

職場では、既婚かどうかを聞かないようにしています。shoku ba de wa ki kon ka dō ka o ki ka na i yō ni shi te i ma su

At work, I try not to ask whether someone is married.

Tips for using 既婚

  • 既婚 (kikon) often appears on forms and profiles, while everyday speech more commonly uses 結婚している (kekkon shite iru).

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