結ゆい納のう式しき

noun

traditional Japanese engagement ceremony

A formal ceremony where the families of the bride and groom exchange betrothal gifts (結納品). Often shortened to 結納.

See also: 結納

• 結ゆい納のう式しきは両りょう家けの親しん族ぞくが集あつまって行おこなわれた。

  The engagement ceremony was held with relatives from both families gathered.

• 結ゆい納のう式しきの後あと、正せい式しきに婚こん約やくが成せい立りつした。

  After the engagement ceremony, the betrothal was officially established.