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Will you marry me in Japanese? Stop! No! Oh lord, help me!Look, I don’t want you to marry me. I just want you to learn how to say this question in Japanese.This is a great lesson if you want to get married one day… or just ask every person you meet!
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Marry Me in Japanese – Basic Questions & Phrases
1. Will you marry me?
- 結婚してくれませんか。
- Kekkon shite kuremasen ka.
2. I want to marry her.
- 彼女と結婚したい。
- Kanojo to kekkonshitai.
3. I’m going to propose to her.
- 彼女にプロポーズするんだ。
- Kanojo ni puropoozu suru nda.
Now the above are the basic marriage lines in Japanese. If you want to get REAL serious about lockin’ it down, you’ll want these.
These are NOT taken from the English language; they’re Japanese. So, if they sound a bit “unusual” to you, it’s okay.
Marry Me in Japanese Part 2 – Romantic Proposals
4. I want to make today our wedding anniversary.
- 今日を二人の結婚記念日にしたい
- kyou o futari no kekkon kinenbi ni shitai
Futari means two people but in this case it refers to “us” – the speaker and the listener. Kekkon is obviously marriage and kinenbi is anniversary.
5. Will you create a happy family with me?
- 僕と幸せな家庭を作りませんか？
- Boku to shiawasena katei o tsukurimasen ka?
Ooh, right in the feelings. Creating a happy household is a great dream for some. You’ll get ‘er good with this one. Now, shiawase means happy, katei is household or family and the tsukurimasen ka is won’t you make? Basically, it’s the verb – tsukuru – to create/make – conjugated to mean “won’t you?”
6. I can only imagine a future with (name/you).
- （名前）との未来しか考えられない
- (Add name here) to no mirai shika kangaerarenai.
You’re thinking, “wait, kangaerarenai means can’t imagine/think, so why does it mean only imagine?” Well, when you use the word shika with a verb in the negative, it becomes only. So, if you ONLY ate an apple, you would say ringo wo shika tabenakatta.
Oh, and mirai means future. Great word. You could name your kid that!
7. Let’s create a warm, forever-smiling family.
- 僕と笑顔の絶えない暖かい家庭を作ろう
- boku to egao no taenai atatakai katei o tsukurou
Sound a bit odd? Well, maybe in English. In Japanese, it’s fine. So, let’s break it down.
- egao – smile/smiling face
- taenai – to not stop, to not die out
- (taeru means to die out or be stopped)
- atatakai – warm
- katei – household
8. From here on in, please always be by my side.
- これからもずっと俺の隣にいてください
- korekara mo zutto ore no tonari ni ite kudasai
In fact, we can drop kore kara from the translation. It’s used a lot in Japanese but can be dropped.
- korekara – after this,
- zutto – always
- tonari – next
Marry Me in Japanese Part 3 –Direct Proposals
Okay, here are some direct ways to say will you marry me in Japanese.
9. Let’s get married.
- 結婚しよう
- kekkon shiyou
10. Will you marry me?
- 結婚するか
- Kekkou suru ka
11. Let’s get married?
- 結婚しようか
- kekkon shiyouka
VERY similar to #9. Remember, the ka indicates that it’s a question so in this case, you’re asking rather than suggesting.
12. Let’s be together.
- 一緒になろう
- isshou ni narou
For those that don’t know, isshou means together.
13. Marry me.
- 俺と結婚してくれ
- boku to kekkon shite kure
This is as direct as you’d get. Why do we add kure? Because kure comes from the verb kureru, meaning to give (used in only in situations someone gives you.) You add it after a verb in -te form. You use this when asking someone to do something or give something to you. In this case, get married with you.
Marry Me in Japanese Part 4 –Indirect Proposals
Why indirect!? Well, Japanese is not a very direct language and the people are not very direct either. So, sometimes, a lot depends on CONTEXT rather than the actual words.
Let’s get into it.
14. Where shall we go for our honeymoon?
- 新婚旅行どこ行？
- shinkon ryokō doko ikou ka?
Shinkon means newly-wed and ryokou means travel. When cominbed, shinkonryokou means honeymoon.
15. I want you to use this inkan from now on.
- この印鑑をこれから使ってほしい
- Kono inkan o korekara tsukatte hoshii
What’s an inkan? It’s a personal stamp that the Japanese use to sign documents with. They don’t usually write out their names but have a custom-made stamp with their last name on it. That way, their stamp will always be the same.
So here, you’re asking her to use your family name. In other words, you’re saying “babe, use my name because I want you to marry me.”
16. Tell me your finger size. The left-hand ring-finger.
- 指輪のサイズ教えて？左手薬指の
- yubiwa no saizu oshiete?Hidarite kusuriyubi
In Japanese, the ring finger isn’t called a ring finger. It’s called a kusuruyubi. But, it refers to the 4th finger. Yubiwa means finger. Saizu is obviously size (duh). And, hidarite is left hand.
Now why would you ask a girl that?
Because you want to be indirect about it! ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
17. Won’t you take on my name soon?
- そろそろ俺と同じ苗字にならない？
- sorosoro ore to onaji myouji ni naranai?
Sorosoro means soon or steadily. Onaji is same. Myouji is family name/last name. And you get the rest. Not very romantic, though. I imagine soon can be dropped from the translation to make more sense.
18. Won’t you end the single life soon?
- そろそろ独身生活終わりにしない？
- Sorosoro dokushin seikatsu owari ni shinai?
Dokushin means bachelor or single and seikatsu is daily life. So, won’t you stop being single and start being double … with me?
Marry Me in Japanese Part 4 – Imagine the Future!
19. (Name), won’t you entrust the rest of your life to me?
- (名前）の残りの人生、俺に託してくれませんか？
- (namae) no nokori no jinsei, ore ni takushite kuremasen ka?
Won’t you entrust the rest of your life to me? As in, you will take care of her for the rest of her life. Nokori means remaining, jinsei means life, and takushite is the verb takusu meaning to entrust.
20. No matter how old, I always want to laugh together with you, (Name).
- 何歳になっても（名前）とずっと笑い合っていたい
- Ikutsu ni natte mo (namae) to zutto warai atte itai
In other words, let’s laugh together forever!
21. I want to create all kinds of memories with you so let’s get married!
- これから二人でいろいろな思い出を作っていきたい、だから結婚しよう
- korekara futari de iroirona omoide o tsukutte ikitai,dakara kekkon shiyou
Not a completely literal translation but an interpretation. As mentioned away above, futari means two people but here it refers to us or you and I. Then, iroiro means various or all kinds. Omoide is memory. And so, will you marry me in Japanese!?
22. I want to be next to you and see you as a bride, as a mother and as you age.
- 花嫁姿も子育てしてる姿もおばあちゃんになった姿も全部隣で見ていたい
- hanayome sugata mo kosodate shi teru sugata mo o baachan ni natta sugata mo zenbu tonari de mite itai
Okay, the English language and Western culture doesn’t give aging any respect so obaachan ends up meaning grandma or old lady. Hanayome means a bride in a wedding gown, kosadate means child rearing and sugata means shape, condition or state.
And you want to see all of that while being next to her.
Now that’s deep.
And here you go. These are just some 22 ways to ask will you marry me in Japanese. There’s TONS more because Japanese is a pretty creative language. We can all be pretty creative if we can be indirect and poetic… like… won’t you cook my dinner for me?
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FAQs
What is the reply of Will You marry Me? ›
, the response has to be either 'Yes, I will' or 'No, I won't'. ' If you're wondering where the 'I do' comes in, it's from the marriage ceremony. The celebrant asks the question 'Do you take ...to be your lawfully wedded wife/husband?' , and the spouses-to-be echo this auxiliary by answering 'I do'.
How do Japanese people propose? ›Nowadays Japanese men often propose in grand style at fireworks festivals by popping the question during a portion of the show bought and dedicated to their girlfriends. There are no rules anymore. One non-Japanese I interviewed proposed to his girlfriend after a romantic guitar serenade in the park.
Will you marry me meaning ki? ›Will-you-marry-me definition. Used to propose marriage to someone.
Would you or will you marry me? ›'Will you marry me' is a direct question, and when you ask it, you are literally asking someone if they would commit themselves to you at that moment, and it requires an answer. 'Would you marry me' is a vague question that asks of possiblities.
Can you marry me text message? ›Marriage Proposal Messages for Her
My whole life, I wanted to keep standing straight. But for you, I want to kneel on my knees. Marry me, please. Be my bride, and I promise to bring you every love and happiness of the world.
You'll see this on a number of forums and video streaming websites, and may even get it in a text from time to time. Similarly, you might see someone get praised with うぽつ (thank you for uploading) or 888 (pronounced as ぱちぱちぱち, the sound of snapping or clapping), which means “clap clap clap.”
What do Japanese call their lover? ›Koibito (恋人 / こいびと) is the Japanese word for 'sweetheart' or 'lover'. It consists of the characters for love (恋) and person (人). It can be used for a girlfriend or boyfriend, or even husband or wife. This term can be used regardless of your significant other's gender.
Does Suki mean love? ›First of all, suki (好き). The latter can be used more lightly than the other three. It expresses affection rather than literal love and is usually translated into “like” in English. For this reason, it can be used between friends as well as between partners.
What is Yuinou? ›- Yuinou (Betrothal Ceremony) -
Betrothal ceremony is a Japanese tradition and its origin goes back to Muromachi era. Yuinou means literally connect and contribute. It also signifies connect heart to heart, family to family. Ceremony procedures vary by regions, and provinces.
In Chinese culture, getting married is considered a joint of 2 families, the traditional wedding proposal is actually initiated by the groom's families. The groom's parents visit the bride's family and offer them a grand wedding gift including food, cigarettes, wine, jewelry made of gold, silver, jade, and so on.
Can I propose in Japan? ›
Forget Paris, Japan is the new capital of romance. This achingly beautiful country is the perfect place to pop the question and is infinitely more original than more traditional proposal destinations.
What marry me means? ›verb (used with object), mar·ried, mar·ry·ing. to take in marriage: After being together for five years, I finally asked her to marry me. to perform the marriage ceremonies for (two people); join in wedlock: The minister married Susan and Ed.
How do you ask will you marry me in Korean? ›1. Will you marry me? 나와 결혼해 줄래요? Nawa gyeolhonhae jullaeyo?
How do you spell Mary as in marry Me? ›Merry, Mary, and Marry - YouTube
What should I say when I propose to my girlfriend? ›- “I love you more than I knew I could ever love. ...
- Don't be self-centered.
- Keep it simple.
- “There's no one who could tolerate me as you do in all my worst (and best) moods. ...
- Put it down on paper and do a dry run.
- Give her a gift that marks the moment.
The word 'will' is generally used as a modal verb, but it can also be used as a noun. 'Would' is also a modal verb and is the past tense of will. Another difference between 'will' and 'would' is that 'will' is used in statements that refer to the future while 'would' is used to refer events to the past.
What is a good reason to get married? ›It gives you a partner for life who will be beside you through good and bad. It gives you a person who would be there with you through your life struggles. Marriage teaches you that you can cherish love forever. A long-time commitment that can give you a chance to grow better with someone you love every day.
Will you marry me propose lines? ›"I'm asking you to marry me, not only because I know that we're made for each other, but more importantly because I know that I cannot live a single day of my life without you being by my side. Will you marry me?"
What is the best line to propose a girl? ›I deeply in love and I want you forever in my life." "You are the reason behind my laughter and smile-you are my world. he one I wanted to find, to tell you that I need you all my life, from this day on till the rest of my life." "Every time I see you.
How do I get him to say yes to marriage? ›Faithfullness: Insist on sexual fidelity once you feel you need it. He will be secretly flattered and will start to feel very secure if you demand this arrangement. Your telling him that his sexual faithfulness is essential to you is, in effect, giving him the reassurance that you intend to be faithful to him.
What does 555 mean in Japan? ›
The number 5 in Japanese is ご (go). So when writing 555, you're saying “Go, go, go!” It's used in online gaming primarily. But it's not the only number you'll see pop up as internet slang! 888 is also used because it's read はちはちはち (hachi hachi hachi), which is the onomatopoeia sound for clapping.
What does FF mean Japanese? ›To get a bit more specific, "FF" is slang for "follow/follower," and the character "外"—read as gai—means "outside of." (Thanks, college Japanese class!) In the context of Twitter, the overall phrase is basically a polite way of saying, "excuse me for commenting outside of the follow/follower relationship."
What does Ora Ora mean in Japanese? ›Ora is a way in the Japanese Language that tends to bring attention to something. Shouting "ORA!" in Japanese would be like shouting "HEY!" or "LISTEN!" Japanese mothers tend to shout "Ora" at their children to draw attention from them. Alternatively, Goku from Dragon Ball tends to use it to refer to himself.
Can I call my boyfriend kun? ›Kun in Japanese
You can address a woman or girl by -kun, but it's usually used by women to men. They might call their boyfriends or spouses -くん to show affection, like -ちゃん. Likewise, women often call children, especially boys, by -くん.
The other place where Japanese native speakers use “anata” is when women are speaking to their husbands. In this case, it's similar to “my darling” and “my sweetie” in English. You might have heard “omae” which also means “you”. Husbands tend to use “omae” when they're talking to their wives instead of “anata”.
What is a cute Japanese name for a girl? ›| Name | Meaning | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Aiko | beloved one, little love | Female |
| Aimi | love beauty | Female |
| Aiya | beautiful silk | Female |
| Akako | red | Female |
Depending on the characters used, Yuki can mean “snow,” “happiness,” or “snow flower.” Yuki is a beautiful name to give baby born in winter, or as a reminder of the happiness they have brought to your life. On This Page.
What does ai mean in love? ›Updated on March 26, 2018. In Japanese, both "ai （愛）" and "koi （恋）" can be roughly translated as "love" in English.
What is Yuki in Japanese? ›Yuki means “snow” (from Japanese “yuki/雪”) or “happiness” (from Japanese “yuki/幸”). Other Kanji character combinations are possible, e.g. “yu/由” meaning “reason” and “ki/貴” meaning “valuable”.
Do they kiss at Japanese weddings? ›When it comes to Japan, a wedding is a true bonding experience, since a kiss is the most precious act between two lovers. It is tender and symbolic, and the means of obtaining a good image are rather complicated.
Who pays for wedding in Japan? ›
When it comes to weddings in Japan, who pays what usually? The couple pays for everything (with help from the guests, as money is the traditional wedding gift in Japan). How much does a ceremony costs and how much in advance one must make reservations?
What do Japanese brides wear? ›At a traditional Japanese wedding, the bride and groom usually wear Japanese wedding kimono. The bride wears a white wedding kimono called "uchikake" with a white headdress. The headdress is big and bulky and is said to hide the bride's "horns" as a symbol of submission.
Do Japanese wear wedding rings? ›The exchange of rings is still a dramatic and special part of wedding ceremonies in Japan, and since it would feel kind of odd to slip the ring off you finger only to have your fiancé put it right back on for you, couples don't wear their wedding rings in the period between registering their marriage and having their ...
Are promise rings a thing in Japan? ›Both promise and engagement rings are typically only worn by the women. Then, of course, the wedding rings are worn by both partners. At least this is how it works in America. However, in Japan they do not have promise rings, but instead they have couple's rings.
What is Sangjit day? ›Sangjit is a Chinese tradition handed down from one generation to the other. This tradition is done after the future groom's marriage proposal to the future bride has been approved by both sides of the family. During Sangjit, the future groom brings wedding gifts to the future bride.
How do Japanese get married? ›If you wish to marry in Japan, you must do so according to Japanese law. Marriage in Japan consists of registering marriage at a Japanese municipal government office. Only this registration constitutes a legal marriage in Japan. Ceremonies performed by religious or fraternal bodies in Japan, are not legal marriages.
Where do Japanese wear wedding rings? ›In Japan, the wedding ring is generally worn on the ring finger of the left hand, but in some parts of the world, wedding rings are worn on a different finger than the ring finger of the left hand.
What do Japanese people usually say when they pop the question? ›9. Japanese is a Contextual Language
In Japanese culture, it's rude to say “no” outright. So they often avoid answering the question. Often times, you'll get a ちょっと… (Chotto…), which more or less means “It's a bit [inconvenient]…” You also might hear a “maybe”, “I'll try”, or “I'll see.” All these most likely mean no.
- He isn't afraid to talk about the future—with you in it.
- He frequently uses “we” more than “me.”
- You're a major factor in his decision making.
- You've met his family.
- He regularly makes sacrifices for you.
- He is “ready” in other areas of his life.
Loving someone and feeling safe and fulfilled with them can be an indicator that a committed union, such as marriage, may be in the future. Sociologists researched traits that men tend to want their potential wife to have. These preferences include: Mutual attraction and love.
Is marry a name? ›
The Marry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Marry families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Marry's in USA.
Will you marry me in Dubai language? ›Arabic translation: ألا تتزوجيني؟
Will you marry me?
Traditionally, Korean would-be-grooms proposed to their sweethearts by sending a letter — to her parents. For modern-day Koreans, the norm is generally that the couple come to a mutual agreement to be wed.
What Saranghaeyo means? ›사랑해 (saranghae) = I love you (casual) Spoken between lovers and friends. Best used with people you are really close with and who are the same age or younger than you! 사랑행 (saranghaeng) = I love you (cute, casual) 사랑해용 (saranghaeyong) = I love you (more polite)
How do you say to marry? ›How to Pronounce Marry, Mary, Merry, Married and Marriage
How do you spell Will you marry me? ›Will you marry me? Propose in ASL! - YouTube
What is plural for marry? ›| singular | marriage |
|---|---|
| plural | marriages |
- First things first... take a breath. ...
- This moment is about you and the person you want to spend your life with. ...
- Just go with the flow and let things unfold naturally. ...
- Your response is everything. ...
- Relax and enjoy the moment after the "yes" for as long as you'd like.
Give your answer after they've said their piece.
It's great that you want to share your thoughts and feelings with your partner, but give them a chance to express themselves, too. Depending on how your partner proposes, you might wait until they officially ask "Will you marry me?" before you say "yes."
We think the likely answer to this clue is NOTACHANCE.
How do you say yes when someone proposes? ›
29“Without a doubt!”
It is good to say this when you want to let your partner/lover know that you are accepting this proposal, and you're doing it without any doubts or second thoughts in your mind. It means that you are sure of your relationship, and you're sure about the decision that you just made.
I deeply in love and I want you forever in my life." "You are the reason behind my laughter and smile-you are my world. he one I wanted to find, to tell you that I need you all my life, from this day on till the rest of my life." "Every time I see you.
Will you marry me propose lines? ›"I'm asking you to marry me, not only because I know that we're made for each other, but more importantly because I know that I cannot live a single day of my life without you being by my side. Will you marry me?"
What to say after he proposes? ›- "Yes! I've wanted to say that to you for so long."
- "Yes, I can't think of anything I want to do more than spend the rest of my life with you."
- "Of course I will. Was there ever any doubt?"
- "You're the love of my life, and my answer is yes, yes, yes!"
Please hold my hands and stay with me! It's time to open my heart and express my deepest feelings to you. I want you to know that I love you like I have never loved anyone before and would like you to concede me the great honor to be my girlfriend.
Which knee should you propose on? ›If you're wondering which knee you should propose on - convention dictates that your left knee should be on the ground, the ring box should be in your left hand, and the box should be opened with your right hand.
How do you respond to I love you so much? ›- I love you way more.
- Thank you for loving me.
- I am so obsessed with you.
- There is nothing better than hearing you say that.
- You make the world a better place. ...
- No, I love you!
- You are the only person who can make me smile constantly.
"It's all yours" / "Thanks" takes a small enough amount of energy that custom tailoring it to each situation just isn't worth it for the vast majority of people. The universal answer to this is "thanks." I highly recommend just using it, unless you have a reason not to.
What do you say when a girl says Im fine? ›How you SHOULD handle the conversation we she says "I'm fine"
How do you respond to you're sweet? ›- Aw, what a kind thing to say. I had a feeling you were a good egg. ...
- Thanks! You're scoring major points right now. ...
- That's so lovely of you to say. I think you're pretty sweet too. ...
- Well thanks! ...
- Stop! ...
- That's so cute of you. ...
- Aw, you've put a smile on my face by saying that.
How do you say yes in romantic? ›
To say yes when a guy asks you out, keep it simple but positive so it's clear what you mean. For example, say something like, “Yes, I would love to,” or “Of course. That would be lovely.” Don't worry about having the perfect response, since he'll be happy enough that you said yes.
How do I get him to say yes to marriage? ›Faithfullness: Insist on sexual fidelity once you feel you need it. He will be secretly flattered and will start to feel very secure if you demand this arrangement. Your telling him that his sexual faithfulness is essential to you is, in effect, giving him the reassurance that you intend to be faithful to him.