婚活(こんかつ)

こんかつ
noun, verb (suru)
marriage hunting
1. marriage hunting, spouse searching
Active efforts to find a marriage partner, including attending matchmaking events and using dating services.
婚活(こんかつ)パーティーに参加(さんか)する。
To attend a matchmaking party.
婚活(こんかつ)中(ちゅう)です。
I'm looking for a marriage partner.
婚活(こんかつ)アプリを使(つか)う。
To use a matchmaking app.

ABBREVIATION:
Short for 結婚活動(けっこんかつどう) (kekkon katsudou). Coined in 2007, modeled after 就活(しゅうかつ).

CULTURAL:

Reflects modern Japanese society where traditional matchmaking (お見合(みあ)い) has declined. Common activities include:

  • 婚活(こんかつ)パーティー: matchmaking parties
  • 婚活(こんかつ)アプリ: dating apps
  • 結婚相談所(けっこんそうだんじょ): marriage agencies
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Added 2026.1.16 17:49 · Revised 2026.1.24 16:38
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