English–Japanese

“couple” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikappuru

Example

あのカップルは毎日一緒に帰ります。a no ka ppu ru wa mai nichi is sho ni kae ri ma su

That couple goes home together every day.

Illustration for カップル (couple)

How to say “couple” in Japanese

“Couple” in Japanese is カップル (kappuru).

Describes two people as a pair, especially when they share a close romantic relationship.

Full entry for カップル: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with カップル

週末にカップルで映画を見ました。shū matsu ni ka ppu ru de ei ga o mi ma shi ta

We watched a movie as a couple on the weekend.

Tips for using カップル

  • In English, couple can refer to two people or two things, while Japanese カップル (kappuru) commonly refers to people in a romantic relationship.

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