縁談
Meanings
1
marriage proposal; marriage talks
Refers to a formal discussion or offer of marriage, often in the context of arranged meetings (お見合い). Can be used for both the proposal itself and the ongoing negotiations between families.
A marriage proposal has come up for her.
Marriage talks are progressing between the two families.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に縁談があるto have a marriage proposal (for someone)
She's had a marriage proposal pending since last year.
- 縁談を進めるto proceed with marriage talks
The two families decided to move forward with the marriage talks.
- 縁談をまとめるto finalize marriage talks; to bring a match to fruition
The matchmaker successfully brought the marriage arrangement to completion.
- 縁談を断るto decline a marriage proposal
She turned down the marriage proposal.
- 縁談が持ち込まれるfor a marriage proposal to be brought (to someone)
A marriage proposal was brought to her by relatives.
Expressions
- 縁談を調えるarrange a marriage