Translation guide
A woman who attends the bride at a wedding. In Japanese weddings, the role is less common and often described rather than having a single fixed term.
A female friend or relative who supports the bride during the wedding ceremony and reception.
The direct loanword from English, commonly understood in modern Japanese wedding contexts, especially for Western-style weddings.
She served as a bridesmaid at her friend's wedding.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'bride's attendant'. Used when explaining the role rather than as a title.
My younger sister acted as my bridesmaid (bride's attendant).
A formal term for an attendant at a ceremony, sometimes used for a bridesmaid in traditional Japanese weddings, but it can refer to any attendant.
In traditional weddings, the bride's attendant plays an important role.
Specifically referring to the bridal party member in a Western-style ceremony, often with multiple bridesmaids.
In traditional Japanese weddings, the role of a bridesmaid as known in the West is not standard. Instead, there may be a nakōdo (matchmaker) or attendants who help with the ceremony. When referring to a Western-style wedding, using ブライズメイド is perfectly fine.
In Western weddings, there are often several bridesmaids.