dowry
US /ˈdaʊ.ri/
UK /ˈdaʊ.ri/
名詞
持参金
an amount of property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage
例:
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In some cultures, a dowry is still a common practice.
一部の文化では、持参金は依然として一般的な慣習です。
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Her family provided a substantial dowry for her marriage.
彼女の家族は結婚のために多額の持参金を提供した。