English–Japanese

“wedding” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikekkonshiki

Example

友達の結婚式に行きます。tomo dachi no kek kon shiki ni i ki ma su

I'm going to my friend's wedding.

Illustration for 結婚式 (wedding)

How to say “wedding” in Japanese

“Wedding” in Japanese is 結婚式 (kekkonshiki).

Covers the ceremony and celebration through which a couple's marriage is formally announced and shared with others.

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

Example sentences with 結婚式

来月、姉の結婚式があります。rai getsu ane no kek kon shiki ga a ri ma su

My older sister's wedding is next month.

Tips for using 結婚式

  • In conversation, saying that someone is going to a 結婚式 (kekkonshiki) usually means attending a friend's or relative's wedding as a guest.

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