noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
marrying into the bride's family; adoption by the bride's family
Refers to the traditional practice where a husband is adopted into his wife's family, taking her surname and becoming part of her household. Often used in historical or formal contexts.
彼は婿入りして、妻の家業を継いだ。
He married into his wife's family and took over the family business.
昔は、家を
In the past, marrying into the bride's family was often done to carry on the family line.