What to say to Japanese parents when proposing a marriage to their daughter?

newtrulkus asked:


What should I say to a Japanese parents to propose a marriage to their daughter?
I plan to meet the parent of my Japanese girlfriend.
I’m Asian but not Japanese, and I just speak a very little Japanese, and the parent don’t want the daughter to get married with foreigner. But my GF and I have decided to face this problem, and that I must meet her parents. They would certainly get angry, but I’m ready for that.
Anybody could help me by telling me few Japanese words that I need to say when I meet them later? I just have to show them that I’m trying my best to speak their language too, although I know it won’t solve the problem or would make them accept me

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8 Responses to 'What to say to Japanese parents when proposing a marriage to their daughter?'

1. Megan M - October 26th, 2008 at 3:37 pm

   bring a gift flowers maybe

2. obi_wans_legacy - October 29th, 2008 at 8:13 am

   Do some research on manners and traditions. Bring them both a gift and be polite and respectful at all times. Hopefully, their views soften when they meet you in person. Good Luck.

3. Tyrone Biggums - November 1st, 2008 at 6:42 am

   Tell them you want to hump her .

4. getmymackon - November 2nd, 2008 at 4:12 am

   As you would already know Japanese are very traditional. With all possibility they may speak English well a little anyway.

   Let your gf do the talking. You’ll stuff it up and probably offend them.

5. Stephanie - November 5th, 2008 at 7:09 am

   I know this sound kinda like a movie (big fat Greek wedding)but why don’t you try explaining to them that even though you are not Japanese we are all similar to each other no mater what culture/race you are. (especially since you are Asian) Explain that you want the best for her, that you want to keep the Japanese culture alive in your life with her (children) explain how much you love her. Be yourself! Don’t talk like you have rehearsed the lines to a play. As for the Japanese language ask her how to say the things you want to say of if not go online and get it translated.

6. Leo RrR - November 7th, 2008 at 10:29 am

   well the first thing you should do… so you wo’nt be looked at as being rude !! say ~!! but try lowering your HEAD & SHOULDERS as you say this !! ;-D ` Now if you get a black eye when you bow down.. It’s because you did’nt keep your eyes on the person in front of you !! lol now they can blame the DOG lol {{GOOD LUCK}}~!! & congradulations~!!!

7. Todd - November 8th, 2008 at 2:09 am

   Just being very polite is more important than what you actually say. Make sure you bring a gift. Let your girlfriend do most of the talking. Don’t make a big effort to ‘convince’ them, you’ll just end up putting them into argument mode and then you’ll have that much more trouble. As you probably already know, Japanese tend to be very respectful to elders and parents. Just show that you understand that with your actions and you will make a good impression. If you go there and tell them why they are ‘wrong’ about opposing the marriage you will end up making a very bad impression. Then, even if you do get married, her parents will probably remain angry for a long time.

   If you still want to say something in Japanese, ask your girlfriend what she thinks you should say. She knows her parents, whereas no one on this message board does.

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