ブライダルシャワー
The English phrase "bridal shower" is ブライダルシャワー in Japanese.
ブライダルシャワー refers to a bridal shower. Because it is a Western concept, the term is used specifically to refer to the Western-style party rather than traditional Japanese wedding customs.
Meaning: celebration (noun)
Did you know?
- The word シャワー (shower) in Japanese is almost exclusively used to refer to a bathing fixture or a literal rain of objects, making the term ブライダルシャワー feel strictly foreign.
- When giving gifts at a celebration, Japanese people often use 内祝い 'uchiiwai' to send return gifts to those who gave them a present, a custom that doesn't exist in Western bridal showers.
- In Japan, the concept of a bridal shower is often merged with bachelorette party celebrations, as both are seen as imported Western trends rather than distinct traditions.
Examples in context
- 素敵なブライダルシャワーでした。Suteki na buraidaru shawā deshita.It was a lovely bridal shower.
Example conversation
Yui is telling Daisho about her friend's party.
- 結衣 Yui友達のブライダルシャワーに招待されたよ。tomodachi no buraidaru shawā ni shōtai sareta yo.I was invited to a friend's bridal shower.
- 大翔 Hirotoブライダルシャワーって何をするの？buraidaru shawā tte nani o suru no?What do you do at a bridal shower?
- 結衣 Yui花嫁さんを祝ってプレゼントを贈るんだよ。hanayome-san o iwatte purezento o okuru nda yo.You celebrate the bride and give her presents.
- 大翔 Hirotoいいパーティーになりそうだね。ii pātī ni narisō da ne.It sounds like it will be a great party.
