許嫁

Verb

 * 1)  to consent to marry a man

Etymology 1
&#42; → →

The of classical verb, modern.

The kanji compound is, from.

Noun

 * : an arranged engagement, wherein both sets of parents promise that their children shall wed; generally arranged while the children are still young
 * : a fiancée female or fiancé male

Verb

 * 1)  to arrange an engagement, whereby both sets of parents promise that their children shall wed; generally arranged while the children are still young

Etymology 2
Irregular shift from iinazuke above, apparently influenced by the alternative yui reading for root verb stem, and possibly also influenced by.

Usage notes
This reading appears to be rare. The senses are all the same as for iinazuke above.

Etymology 3
From.

Noun

 * 1) permission from both sets of parents to marry
 * 2)  someone so permitted: a fiancée female or fiancé male

Verb

 * 1) to permit one's child to marry