Translation guide
The practice of marrying within a specific social group, clan, or tribe. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through specific terms and descriptive phrases, often with anthropological or sociological nuance.
The practice of marrying within one's own group, as opposed to exogamy.
The standard anthropological term for endogamy, literally 'within-tribe marriage'. Used in academic and formal contexts.
Endogamy is common in that society.
A shorter term for endogamy, often used in contrast with 外婚 (exogamy). More technical.
Rules of endogamy are found in many cultures.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'marriage within the same group'. Useful when explaining the concept in simpler terms.
They prefer marriage within the same group.
Marriage restricted to one's own social class or caste.
Marriage within one's own ethnic or religious community.
Marriage within a specific village or local community.
Endogamy (族内婚) is the opposite of exogamy (族外婚, ぞくがいこん). When contrasting the two, use 族内婚 and 族外婚 as a pair.
Whether endogamy or exogamy is more common depends on the culture.
In everyday conversation, the concept of endogamy is often explained rather than named. Phrases like 同じ集団の人と結婚する (marry someone from the same group) are more natural outside academic contexts.
The tendency toward class endogamy remains strong.
Religious endogamy is emphasized in many religious groups.
There are regions where the practice of local endogamy remains.