“Common-law marriage” in Japanese
Short answer
Common-law marriage in Japanese is “内縁” (naien). Full meaning: de facto marriage, common-law marriage.
Other ways to say “Common-law marriage” in Japanese
馴れ合い
nareai collusion, conspiracy; common-law marriage, illicit intercourse, liaison
事実婚
jijitsukon de facto marriage, common-law marriage
内縁関係
naienkankei de facto marriage, common-law marriage, living together as husband and wife without formal marriage
馴れあい
nareai collusion, conspiracy; common-law marriage, illicit intercourse, liaison
なれあい
nareai collusion, conspiracy; common-law marriage, illicit intercourse, liaison
なれ合い
nareai collusion, conspiracy; common-law marriage, illicit intercourse, liaison
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