見合い結婚
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Meanings
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arranged marriage
A marriage where the couple meets through a formal introduction, often by a matchmaker or family, as opposed to a love marriage (恋愛結婚).
They were united through an arranged marriage.
Which do you think leads to a happier marriage, an arranged marriage or a love marriage?
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉と見合い結婚するto enter an arranged marriage with someone
He entered an arranged marriage with the daughter of his father's acquaintance.
- 見合い結婚が決まるfor an arranged marriage to be settled/agreed upon
After much discussion, the arranged marriage was settled.
- 見合い結婚を勧めるto recommend/urge an arranged marriage (on someone)
The parents urged their daughter to have an arranged marriage.