Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

To marry (a woman), bride

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Kanji Story

Imagine a woman wearing a wedding dress, symbolizing the act of getting married and becoming a bride. The two horizontal lines represent the veil of the wedding dress, while the slanting line represents the bride's joy and excitement.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '嫁' may appear in the JLPT N1 exam, as it is considered an advanced-level kanji. It is important to be familiar with its readings and meanings when studying for the exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼女は昨日結婚して嫁になりました。

  She got married yesterday and became a bride.

  かのじょはきのうけっこんしてよめになりました。

  kanojo wa kinou kekkon shite yome ni narimashita.

  Pronunciation

• 彼女は外国人と結婚して外国へ嫁いだ。

  She married a foreigner and moved to another country.

  かのじょはがいこくじんとけっこんしてがいこくへよいだ。

  kanojo wa gaikokujin to kekkon shite gaikoku e yoida.

  Pronunciation

• 彼女は将来の夢を追い求めるために嫁いでいる。

  She got married in order to pursue her future dreams.

  かのじょはしょうらいのゆめをおいもとめるためによいでいる。

  kanojo wa shourai no yume o oimotomeru tame ni yoido in iru.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '嫁' is a high-level kanji that may appear in the JLPT N1 exam.
• The primary reading of '嫁' is 'よめ' (yome), which means 'bride'.
• This kanji is primarily used when referring to a woman getting married and becoming a bride.
• Make sure to familiarize yourself with the stroke order of '嫁' to improve your writing skills and help with reading comprehension.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '嫁' is not commonly used in personal names, but it can be found occasionally in surnames.
• Names such as '嫁田' (Yomeda) indicate a connection to the concept of marriage or being a bride.