伴侶
Reading: はんりょ
Meaning: companion, life partner, spouse
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Example Sentence
I found a life partner.
Usage Notes
Refers to a life companion or spouse. More formal than 配偶者 and often used to emphasize the companionship aspect of a marriage or partnership.
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