Translation guide
A woman who attends the bride at a wedding. In Japanese weddings, the role is less common and often described rather than having a single fixed term.
A female friend or relative who supports the bride during the wedding ceremony and reception.
The direct loanword from English, commonly understood in modern Japanese wedding contexts, especially for Western-style weddings.
彼女は友達の結婚式でブライズメイドを務めた。
She served as a bridesmaid at her friend's wedding.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'bride's attendant'. Used when explaining the role rather than as a title.
妹が花嫁の付き添いをしてくれた。
My younger sister acted as my bridesmaid (bride's attendant).
A formal term for an attendant at a ceremony, sometimes used for a bridesmaid in traditional Japanese weddings, but it can refer to any attendant.
伝統的な結婚式では、花嫁の介添人が重要な役割を果たす。
In traditional weddings, the bride's attendant plays an important role.
Specifically referring to the bridal party member in a Western-style ceremony, often with multiple bridesmaids.
Used exactly as in English, especially in contexts where the Western wedding tradition is being described or adopted.
彼女はブライズメイドのドレスを着ていた。
She was wearing a bridesmaid's dress.
A slightly more formal descriptive phrase, 'bride's attendant person', used in explanations.
西洋の結婚式では、花嫁の付添人が数人いることが多い。
In Western weddings, there are often several bridesmaids.
In traditional Japanese weddings, the role of a bridesmaid as known in the West is not standard. Instead, there may be a nakōdo (matchmaker) or attendants who help with the ceremony. When referring to a Western-style wedding, using ブライズメイド is perfectly fine.