よめ

bride, daughter-in-law

JLPT N3

Character Breakdown

Usage of

The character specifically refers to a woman marrying, often implying the act of a woman becoming a wife. It is commonly used in contexts where the woman's change of family or residence is highlighted, such as moving to the husband's home.

Common Collocations

  • (jià gěi): to marry (someone), emphasizing the person she marries.
  • (jià rén): to get married (used generally for women).
  • (jià chūqù): to marry out, often implying leaving one's natal family.

Notes

When using , the subject is almost always a woman. For men, the verb (qǔ) is used instead. often carries cultural nuances about family and residence changes after marriage, which is important in traditional contexts. Avoid using for men or in gender-neutral contexts.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse with 结婚 (jiéhūn), which means 'to marry' in a gender-neutral sense. focuses on the woman's perspective and often implies moving into the husband's family.

Example Sentences

She married a doctor last year.

His older sister has already married and moved abroad.

In traditional Chinese culture, daughters usually move to their husband's