“Lover” in Japanese
Short answer
Lover in Japanese is “恋人” (koibito). Full meaning: lover, sweetheart, boyfriend, girlfriend.
Other ways to say “Lover” in Japanese
アマン
aman lover
色男
irootoko lover, lady-killer, sexy guy
情人
joujin lover, sweetheart, mistress
愛人
aijin lover, mistress
密夫
mippu lover (of a married woman)
情夫
joufu (male) lover
間夫
mabu (male) lover (esp. of a prostitute), paramour (of a married woman)
情婦
joufu lover, mistress, kept woman
ファン
fan fan, enthusiast, lover (of); (electric) fan; fun
ラバー
rabaa lover; rubber
熱愛者
netsuaisha lover (e.g. of cinema), devotee
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