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選択的夫婦別姓

sentakuteki fūfu bekkei
noun★Intermediate
⚖️Law
formal

A legal system allowing married couples to keep their own surnames instead of adopting a shared one, based on mutual agreement.

選択的夫婦別姓制度が導入されれば、個人の権利が尊重される。

If the system of elective separate surnames is introduced, individual rights will be respected.

💡

This concept is part of ongoing legal and social debates in Japan regarding gender equality and personal autonomy.

Collocations

選択的夫婦別姓制度system of elective separate surnames選択的夫婦別姓の導入introduction of elective separate surnames

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

夫婦同姓phrase
married couple sharing the same surname

💡Pro Tip

Legal Context

This term is primarily used in legal and policy discussions about marriage and family law in Japan.

⚡Gold Rule

Legal Status

As of 2023, Japan does not legally recognize elective separate surnames for married couples.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 選択的 (elective) + 夫婦 (married couple) + 別姓 (separate surnames).

📝Usage Notes

This term is used in legal and social discussions about marriage equality and gender roles in Japan.

Word Breakdown

選択的
elective
root
+
夫婦
married couple
root
+
別姓
separate surnames
root
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