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“boyfriend” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikoibito

Example

私の恋人は優しいです。watashi no koi bito wa yasa shi i de su

My boyfriend is kind.

Illustration for 恋人 (boyfriend)

How to say “boyfriend” in Japanese

“Boyfriend” in Japanese is 恋人 (koibito).

Refers to the person with whom someone shares a romantic relationship, without specifying gender.

Full entry for 恋人: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 恋人

友達に新しい恋人を紹介しました。tomo dachi ni atara shi i koi bito o shō kai shi ma shi ta

I introduced my new boyfriend to my friend.

Tips for using 恋人

  • Unlike English boyfriend or girlfriend, 恋人 (koibito) does not by itself show the partner's gender, so it works as a gender-neutral noun.

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