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dowry Meaning in Japanese (dowry 英語 意味)

持参金
持参金 in English:dowry
Phonetic:じさんきん
Quick Answer • 要約

dowry の日本語の意味は「持参金」です。 (花嫁が結婚に際して、夫またはその家族に持参する財産または金銭のこと。)

Definitions of Dowry

  1. 1
    noun(formal)
    持参金

    A dowry is an amount of property or money brought by a bride to her husband or his family upon their marriage.

    花嫁が結婚に際して、夫またはその家族に持参する財産または金銭のこと。

Example Sentences

formal

“The practice of dowry is illegal in many countries, including India.”

持参金はインドを含む多くの国で違法である。

casual

“She refused to accept any dowry from her in-laws.”

彼女は舅姑からの持参金を受け取ることを拒否した。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

marriage portionnuptial gift

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

bride-price

Inflected Word Forms

adjectivedowried
adjectivedowryless