結婚してくれる？
kekkon shite kureru?
In Japanese, the phrase for "will you marry me?" is 結婚してくれる？ (kekkon shite kureru?)
The phrase is used to ask someone to become your spouse. Another common way to propose is by using 結婚しよう, which functions as a proposal meaning "Let's get married" rather than asking a direct question.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 結婚してくれる？ literally translates to "Will you do marriage for me?", where kureru implies performing an action for the speaker's benefit.
Which one should you use?
You can also use 結婚しよう to mean "Let's get married."
How does it change in a sentence?
Using 結婚してください instead of 結婚してくれる？ makes the proposal more formal and polite.
How do you pronounce it?
kekkon shite kureru?
Did you know?
- In traditional Japanese contexts, a formal marriage request was historically made between the families rather than as a romantic question between two individuals.
- Japanese culture often emphasizes 'Kokuhaku', or a confession of feelings, as a necessary step before a marriage proposal is even considered.
- Couples may avoid the word 結婚 ('marriage') entirely and instead use 一生一緒にいてください ('please stay with me for a lifetime') to propose.
Examples in context
- 好きです。ずっと一緒にいたい。結婚してくれませんか？I love you. I want to be with you forever. Will you marry me?
- あなたが僕の全てです。結婚してもらえない？You mean everything to me. Can't you marry me?
- 結婚してくれる？kekkon shite kureru?Will you marry me?
- 一生一緒にいたい。結婚してくれる？isshou issho ni itai. kekkon shite kureru?I want to be with you forever. Will you marry me?
Example conversation
Yota proposes to Misaki at a quiet restaurant.
- 陽太 Yota美咲、僕と結婚してくれる？Misaki, boku to kekkon shite kureru?Misaki, will you marry me?
- 美咲 Misakiえっ、本当に？E, hontou ni?What, really?
- 陽太 Yotaああ、ずっと前から伝えたかったんだ。Aa, zutto mae kara tsutaetakatta nda.Yes, I've wanted to tell you for a long time.
- 美咲 Misakiはい、喜んで！Hai, yorokonde!Yes, I'd love to!
