🇯🇵 Japanese phrases

How to Say "Will you marry me?" in Japanese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
結婚してくれますか?
"Will you marry me?" in Japanese · say it like keh-koh-n shee-teh koo-reh-mah-skah

The most natural way to say "Will you marry me?" in Japanese is 結婚してくれますか?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

結婚しませんか?
A slightly more formal way to ask.
結婚してほしいです。
A softer, more indirect way to express the desire.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to propose marriage to someone. It's best used in a romantic context, ideally when you feel confident about the other person's feelings. Make sure to choose a private or intimate setting for this important moment.

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Examples in Japanese

JapaneseEnglish
君と一緒に人生を歩んでいきたい。結婚してくれますか?I want to walk through life with you. Will you marry me?
愛しているから、結婚してくれますか?Because I love you, will you marry me?
Common mistake
Some learners might use overly casual language when proposing, which can come off as insincere.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 結婚してくれますか?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Japanese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is it common to propose in public in Japan?

While some do, many prefer private settings for such personal moments.

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