初夜

しょや

Also written そや

Meanings

1. Noun bridal night; first night
2. first watch of the night

Kanji

• 初 first. Read as ショ.
• 夜 night. Read as ヤ.

Words containing 初夜

• 初夜権 (しょやけん) right of first night
• 新婚初夜 (しんこんしょや) wedding night

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