- koibito lover, sweetheart, boyfriend, girlfriend
Learners will encounter 恋人 in everyday speech and writing to refer to a romantic partner, often implying a serious relationship.
私には恋人がいます。
Watashi ni wa koibito ga imasu.
I have a boyfriend.
彼は恋人とデートした。
Kare wa koibito to dēto shita.
He went on a date with his girlfriend.
⚖️ 恋人 is more serious than 彼氏 (boyfriend) or 彼女 (girlfriend), which can be casual.
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