English–Japanese

“remarriage” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisaikon

Example

姉は来月再婚します。ane wa rai getsu sai kon shi ma su

My older sister is getting remarried next month.

Illustration for 再婚 (remarriage)

How to say “remarriage” in Japanese

“Remarriage” in Japanese is 再婚 (saikon).

Refers to entering a new marriage after a previous marriage has ended.

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

Example sentences with 再婚

父は定年後に再婚し、新しい生活を始めました。chichi wa tei nen go ni sai kon shi atara shi i sei katsu o haji me ma shi ta

My father remarried after retirement and started a new life.

Tips for using 再婚

  • In English, remarriage usually follows divorce or the death of a spouse, rather than simply renewing vows within the same marriage.

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