significant other in Japanese

significant other in Japanese is 伴侶, 恋人, 配偶者 — significant other means the person someone is in a long-term romantic relationship with, named this way when the speaker does not want to specify whether they are a husband, wife, partner, girlfriend or boyfriend.

significant other in Japanese

伴侶

noun

Pronounced: hanryo

One's exclusive romantic partner.

恋人

noun

Pronounced: koibito

One's exclusive romantic partner.

配偶者

noun

Pronounced: haiguusha

One's exclusive romantic partner.

What does "significant other" mean?

noun The person someone is in a long-term romantic relationship with, named this way when the speaker does not want to specify whether they are a husband, wife, partner, girlfriend or boyfriend.
"Staff are welcome to bring a significant other to the Christmas dinner."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

significant other in a sentence

Staff are welcome to bring a significant other to the Christmas dinner.
She moved to Leeds with her significant other last spring.

Similar words in Japanese

partner spouse

Common Japanese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "significant other" in Japanese?

"significant other" in Japanese is 伴侶, 恋人, 配偶者. significant other means: The person someone is in a long-term romantic relationship with, named this way when the speaker does not want to specify whether they are a husband, wife, partner, girlfriend or boyfriend.

How do you pronounce 伴侶?

"significant other" in Japanese is 伴侶, pronounced "hanryo".

How do you use "significant other" in a sentence?

Example: "Staff are welcome to bring a significant other to the Christmas dinner." In Japanese, "significant other" is 伴侶, 恋人, 配偶者.

Are there other ways to say "significant other" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "significant other": 伴侶, 恋人, 配偶者.

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