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Japanese

こいびと
Meaning: lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

彼女には恋人がいるらしい。
It seems she has a boyfriend.
彼は別れた恋人にまだ未練があるようだ。
It seems he still has lingering feelings for his ex-girlfriend.
彼は恋人への独占欲が強く、友達と会うことまで嫌がった。
He is so possessive of his partner that he even dislikes the partner meeting friends.
彼は別れた恋人への恨み言を、友人にこぼした。
After the breakup, he vented his resentment toward his former partner to a friend.
恋人と離れるのはとてもせつない。
It is very painful to be apart from one's lover.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person with whom one is in a romantic relationship.

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