Translation of Japanese word "恋人" to English
恋人
こいびと
[koibito]
IPA: /koibito/
Meaning
NounOne who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse.
How to use
恋人 (koibito) — 'lover / boyfriend or girlfriend / partner'. 恋人同士 (koibito doushi) — a couple. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
lover / partner
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 恋人
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): こいびと
Romaji Transcription: koibito
Example Sentences
私の恋人は美しい人です。
わたしの こいびとは うつくしい ひとです。
My partner is a beautiful person.
恋人と一緒にパーティーに行きます。
こいびとと いっしょに パーティーに いきます。
I'm going to the party with my partner.
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Common phrases
- 恋人を作る— to find a romantic partner
Frequency rank: #449 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "恋人" mean?▼
The Japanese word "恋人" means "lover / partner" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "恋人"?▼
The word "恋人" is read as "こいびと" (koibito). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "私の恋人は美しい人です。".
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