Japanese Conversation · Level 66
75 words
Japanese word
新郎
Pronunciation
Romajishinrō
Meaning
- noungroom
Example
新郎は白い花束を持っています。shin rō wa shiro i hana taba o mo tte i ma su
The groom is holding a white bouquet.
More examples
新郎は両親への手紙を読みました。shin rō wa ryō shin e no te gami o yo mi ma shi ta
The groom read a letter to his parents.
Core concept
Describes the man who is getting married or is presented as the male partner at a wedding.
Common phrases
新郎挨拶shin rō ai satsu
groom's speech
新郎新婦shin rō shin pu
bride and groom
Similar words
花婿hanamuko: A traditional term for the male partner who is getting married.
Definition in Japanese
結婚する男性。kek kon su ru dan sei
Word origin
新郎 (shinrō) combines 新 (shin, "new") with 郎 (rō, "young man"), giving the sense of a man newly joined in marriage.
Usage tips
- Unlike the English word groom, 新郎 (shinrō) refers only to the marriage-related sense and not to a person who cares for horses.