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嫁荷

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Also known as marriage portion, trousseau, tocher

嫁入りの際に嫁が婚家方へ持参する財貨類をいう。

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A dowry is a payment—such as money, land, property, or livestock—that the bride's family gives to the groom or his family when they marry. It matters because this practice has significantly shaped family finances, women's economic status, and marriage customs across many cultures throughout history.

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goods
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Wassilij Wladimirowitsch Pukirew 001.jpg
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Dowry
described by source
Pauly–Wissowa
facet of
marriage
different from
hope chest
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Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
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Article · 日本語

持参金(じさんきん)とは、結婚の際、一方の配偶者が、もう一方のために用意する貨幣等の財産のこと。また、その風習のことである。世界中で歴史を通じ、広く見られる。

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