English–Japanese

“newly married” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishinkon

Example

私たちは新婚です。watashi ta chi wa shin kon de su

We are newly married.

Illustration for 新婚 (newly married)

How to say “newly married” in Japanese

“Newly married” in Japanese is 新婚 (shinkon).

Covers both the early stage of a marriage and the couple or person who is in that stage.

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

Example sentences with 新婚

友人は新婚旅行の写真を見せてくれました。yū jin wa shin kon ryo kō no sha shin o mi se te ku re ma shi ta

My friend showed me photos from their honeymoon.

Tips for using 新婚

  • The compound 新婚旅行 (shinkon ryokō) means honeymoon, linking this word with the trip traditionally taken soon after a marriage.

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