Translation guide
In Japanese, expressing 'marriageable age' involves terms for legal marriage age, common social expectations around marriage timing, and phrases describing being at an age suitable for marriage. The most common term is 結婚適齢期 (kekkon tekireiki), referring to the socially perceived ideal age range for marriage.
Referring to the age range when people are commonly expected or considered suitable to marry, often discussed in social contexts.
The most common term for 'marriageable age' in the sense of the socially expected or ideal age range for marriage. Often used in discussions about life stages and societal pressure.
She is already past the marriageable age.
When do you think the marriageable age is?
Short for 結婚適齢期. Used in casual conversation when the context of marriage is clear.
It's about time you got married, isn't it? (lit. It's about the right age.)
Literally 'marriage age', but more often used in statistical or legal contexts rather than social discussion. Can be ambiguous without context.
The average marriage age is rising.
Referring to the age at which a person is legally allowed to marry.
Describing someone as being of an age suitable for marriage, often in a personal or matchmaking context.
A natural phrase meaning 'at an age when it's okay to get married'. Implies social readiness.
My daughter has reached a marriageable age.
A slightly more formal or thoughtful expression, 'an age at which one may consider marriage'.
結婚適齢期 refers to the socially expected age range for marriage, often carrying cultural connotations of pressure or norms. 婚姻可能年齢 is strictly the legal minimum age. Do not confuse the two.
The socially ideal marriage age varies by culture.
The legal marriageable age is stipulated by law.
Directly translating 'marriageable age' as 結婚できる年齢 is grammatically correct but may sound too literal or childish in formal contexts. Use 結婚適齢期 for social discussions and 婚姻可能年齢 for legal ones.
She is past the marriageable age.
What is the legal marriageable age in Japan?
At what age can you get married in Japan?
He is at an age where he could consider marriage.