花婿(はなむこ)

The male counterpart of 花嫁(はなよめ) (bride). The 花(はな) prefix adds a celebratory, festive nuance — literally "flower groom." Used specifically in the context of a wedding ceremony, not for a man who is merely engaged.

Common collocations

• 花婿(はなむこ)姿(すがた): the groom's appearance (in wedding attire)
• 花婿(はなむこ)候補(こうほ): prospective groom; eligible bachelor
• 花婿(はなむこ)衣装(いしょう): groom's wedding outfit

Similar words

• 新郎(しんろう): bridegroom — the more formal term, used in ceremony announcements and invitations
• 花嫁(はなよめ): bride — the female counterpart
• 婿(むこ): son-in-law; groom — broader term that also means son-in-law