お見合い

おみあい
Alternative writings: お見合, 御見合い, 御見合
Frequency:
1

a formal meeting arranged with a view to marriage; an interview/meeting with a prospective spouse (often arranged by family or matchmakers).

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Examples

彼女は親にお見合いを勧められた。

Her parents suggested she go on an arranged meeting for marriage.

お見合いの席で礼儀正しく挨拶した。

I greeted politely at the arranged meeting.

最近はお見合いより恋愛結婚を選ぶ人が増えている。

These days more people choose love marriage rather than arranged meetings.

祖母は若い頃にお見合いで結婚した。

My grandmother married through an arranged meeting when she was young.

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