Japanese word

新婦

Pronunciation

Romajishinpu

Meaning

  • nounbride

Example

新婦は白い花束を持っています。shin pu wa shiro i hana taba o mo tte i ma su

The bride is holding a white bouquet.

Illustration for 新婦 (bride)

More examples

新婦は両親に感謝の言葉を伝えました。shin pu wa ryō shin ni kan sha no koto ba o tsuta e ma shi ta

The bride expressed her gratitude to her parents.

Core concept

Refers to the woman who is entering married life and is presented as the bride at a wedding.

Common phrases

  • 新婦入場shin pu nyū jō

    bride's entrance

  • 新婦の父shin pu no chichi

    bride's father

  • 新婦の母shin pu no haha

    bride's mother

Similar words

花嫁hanayome: A woman who is the bride at a wedding, with emphasis on her appearance and role in the ceremony.

Definition in Japanese

結婚する女性、特に結婚式で花嫁となる女性。kek kon su ru jo sei toku ni kek kon shiki de hana yome to na ru jo sei

Word origin

新婦 (shinpu) combines 新 (shin, "new") with 婦 (fu, "wife or woman"), describing a woman who is newly becoming a wife.

Usage tips

  • In formal Japanese, 新婦 (shinpu) labels the bride in wedding schedules and announcements, whereas 花嫁 (hanayome) more vividly evokes her appearance and role in the ceremony.

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