English–Japanese

“unmarried” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimikon

Example

私の姉は未婚です。watashi no ane wa mi kon de su

My older sister is unmarried.

Illustration for 未婚 (unmarried)

How to say “unmarried” in Japanese

“Unmarried” in Japanese is 未婚 (mikon).

Indicates that marriage has not taken place for a person, and that the person remains outside marriage.

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

Example sentences with 未婚

家族に、未婚でいる理由を説明しました。ka zoku ni mi kon de i ru ri yū o setsu mei shi ma shi ta

I explained to my family why I am unmarried.

Tips for using 未婚

  • Everyday conversation more often uses 独身 (dokushin) for being single, while 未婚 (mikon) sounds more formal and focuses on marital status.

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