The Japanese word for wedding/marriage ceremony is kekkonshiki and marriage is seikon.
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| English/kana | Romanji | Kanji | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedding けっこんしき | Kekkonshiki | 結婚式 | |
| Marriage せいこん | Seikon | 成婚 | |
| Wedding ceremony かしょくのてん | Kashokunoten | 華燭の典 | |
| Wedding ring けっこんゆびわ | Kekkon yubiwa | 結婚指輪 | |
| Wedding gown けっこんしきよのガウン | Kekkonshiki-yō no gaun | 結婚式用のガウン | |
| Bride はなよめ | Hanayome | 花嫁 | |
| Groom しんろう | Shinrō | 新郎 |
Interesting facts about weddings in Japan
In Japan there are two types of weddings – the Western-style wedding that takes place in a church and the traditional Japanese Shinto wedding held at a shrine or Buddhist temple. Japan also happens to be a popular marriage destination for a lot of Westerners thanks to the pleasant climate and breathtakingly beautiful scenery the country has to offer.
Read more about traditional Japanese Shinto marriage ceremonies here.