婿
むこ
muko
JLPT N112 strokesKanjiLevel 77 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
婿 is the kanji for "Bridegroom". The most common reading is むこ (muko). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Bridegroom
Also : Son-in-law
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Readings
kunむこ/ mukoonせい/ sei
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
女胥
Example Sentences
「婿」は「せい」と読みます。
「婿」は「せい」とよみます。
The kanji "婿" is read "せい".
この漢字はJLPT N1でよく出ます。
This kanji often appears at JLPT N1.
Vocabulary using 婿
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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