How to say 'Couple' in Japanese | カップル

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The Japanese word for Couple is 'Kappuru', written as カップル in Japanese.

word

カップル

Meaning

Couple

Reading

Kappuru

Explanation

The Japanese noun 'カップル (kappuru)' refers to a couple, typically a romantic pair. It is commonly used to describe two people in a romantic relationship, such as a boyfriend and girlfriend, husband and wife, or partners. This term is often used in casual conversations and media to refer to couples seen together in public or in social settings. For example: They are a cute couple「彼らはかわいいカップルです」(かれらはかわいいカップルです). I saw a couple holding hands「手をつないだカップルを見ました」(てをつないだカップルをみました). The word 'カップル' is borrowed from the English word 'couple' and is widely understood in Japanese society.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

6920

Composition

katakana

Handwriting

Katakana in the Word カップル

This word contains 4 Katakana characters :

katakana

カ

Reading

katakana

カップ

Reading

Kappu

katakana

プ

Reading

katakana

ル

Reading

katakana

ツ

Reading

Tsu

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'Kappuru' means 'Couple' .

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