結婚観

• Reading: けっこんかん
• Romaji: kekkonkan
• Kanji breakdown: 結 (ketsu) — tie, bind; 婚 (kon) — marriage; 観 (kan) — view, outlook, perspective
• Pronunciation: /ke.kkoɴ.kaɴ/

Meaning

View of marriage; outlook on marriage; attitude towards marriage.

A noun describing one's personal philosophy or perspective on marriage as an institution. Formed from 結婚 (kekkon, marriage) + 観 (kan, view/perspective). The suffix 観 is productive in Japanese, creating similar compounds like 人生観 (jinseikan, view of life) and 価値観 (kachikan, values). Frequently discussed in surveys, media, and social commentary about changing attitudes towards marriage in modern Japan, where declining marriage rates are a major social issue.

Examples

1. 世代によって結婚観は大きく変わってきた。 Views on marriage have changed significantly across generations.
2. 二人の結婚観が合わないと長続きしない。 If two people's views on marriage don't align, the relationship won't last.
3. 最近の若者の結婚観について調査が行われた。 A survey was conducted on the attitudes of young people toward marriage.

Usage Guide

Context: social commentary, relationships, surveys

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 結婚 (kekkon, marriage) + 観 (kan, view/outlook). Literally 'marriage view' — one's philosophical perspective on the institution of marriage.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal