noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
marriage; wedlock
General term for marriage, often used in formal or legal contexts. Can be used with する to mean 'to marry' or 'to get married'.
両家の通婚が正式に認められた。
The marriage between the two families was officially recognized.
彼らは昨年通婚
They got married last year.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
intermarriage; mixed marriage
Specifically refers to marriage between people of different groups, such as different races, religions, or social classes. Often used in sociological or historical discussions.
異なる民族間の通婚が増えている。
Intermarriage between different ethnic groups is increasing.
この地域では、異教徒との通婚は長い間禁じられていた。
In this region, intermarriage with people of different faiths was prohibited for a long time.