Partner meanings in Japanese

パートナー (pātonā)

Example:

She is my business partner.

彼女は私のビジネスパートナーです。

He is my dance partner.

彼は私のダンスパートナーです。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in business, sports, or any collaborative relationship.

Note: This term can refer to a person with whom one shares a partnership, whether in business or personal relationships.

伴侶 (hanryo)

Example:

She is my life partner.

彼女は私の伴侶です。

He found a partner to share his life with.

彼は人生を共にする伴侶を見つけました。

Usage: formalContext: Typically used in the context of romantic or lifelong partnerships.

Note: This term emphasizes a deeper bond in a romantic relationship.

相手 (aite)

Example:

My partner in the conversation was very interesting.

会話の相手はとても面白かった。

He is my partner in this project.

彼はこのプロジェクトの相手です。

Usage: informalContext: Used in everyday conversation to refer to someone one is interacting with.

Note: This term can refer to any counterpart or person involved in an interaction, not limited to business or romantic contexts.

共同者 (kyōdōsha)

Example:

They are partners in the research project.

彼らは研究プロジェクトの共同者です。

We need a partner for this initiative.

このイニシアティブには共同者が必要です。

Usage: formalContext: Used primarily in academic or professional contexts.

Note: This term emphasizes collaboration and joint efforts in projects or initiatives.

companion

A companion is someone who accompanies or spends time with another person. It often implies a close relationship or friendship.

Example: She traveled with her companion to the conference.

Note: Partner can be more formal and often used in professional contexts, while companion is more commonly used in casual or personal settings.

associate

An associate is a person who is closely connected with another in work or other activities. It can also refer to someone at a similar level in an organization.

Example: He works closely with his associate on various projects.

Note: Partner typically implies a closer and more equal relationship, while associate can sometimes denote a more hierarchical or professional connection.

collaborator

A collaborator is someone who works jointly with others in an intellectual endeavor or creative project.

Example: They are collaborating with a local artist on a new project.

Note: Partner is a broader term that can encompass various types of relationships, while collaborator specifically refers to working together on a project or task.

ally

An ally is a person or group that is united with another in a common purpose or goal.

Example: The two countries became allies in the fight against terrorism.

Note: Partner is often used in the context of business or personal relationships, while ally is more commonly used in political or strategic contexts.

Business partner

A person who shares ownership and responsibility in a business.

Example: She is my business partner in the new venture we started.

Note: Specifies a professional relationship in business.

Life partner

A long-term romantic or marital companion with whom one shares life's experiences.

Example: He is not just my husband, but also my life partner.

Note: Emphasizes a deeper emotional and committed relationship.

Dance partner

A person one dances with, especially in a performance or competition.

Example: She is my dance partner for the competition next week.

Note: Indicates a specific context of partnership in dancing.

Study partner

A person who collaborates with you in studying or learning.

Example: I need a study partner to help me prepare for the exam.

Note: Highlights a collaborative learning relationship.

Travel partner

Someone who accompanies you on trips or travels.

Example: I prefer to have a reliable travel partner when going on adventures.

Note: Specifies a companion for traveling purposes.

Crime partner

A person who collaborates in criminal activities or illegal endeavors.

Example: The police arrested the suspects' crime partner as well.

Note: Refers to a person involved in criminal activities together.

Partners in crime

Close friends who collaborate mischievously or playfully.

Example: They have been best friends since childhood and are like partners in crime.

Note: Often used metaphorically to indicate a close friendship or collaboration.

Work partner

A person with whom one collaborates on job-related tasks or projects.

Example: I work closely with my colleague who is also my work partner on this project.

Note: Specifies a professional relationship in a work setting.

Significant Other

A term used to refer to a romantic partner or spouse without specifying gender or marital status.

Example: Do you want to bring your significant other to the party?

Note: More inclusive and less formal than the traditional term 'partner'.

BF/GF

Abbreviations for 'boyfriend' and 'girlfriend', referring to a romantic partner in a relationship.

Example: My BF is taking me out for dinner tonight.

Note: Informal and commonly used in casual conversations among younger individuals.

Better Half

A humorous or endearing term used to refer to one's spouse or significant other.

Example: Are you bringing your better half to the event?

Note: Conveys a sense of affection and can be seen as more light-hearted than 'partner'.

Main Squeeze

A slang term for a romantic partner or significant other.

Example: I'm going on vacation with my main squeeze next month.

Note: Carries a sense of closeness and intimacy, often used in a playful or affectionate manner.

Love Interest

A person who is the object of romantic or sexual interest.

Example: She's been my love interest for years, but I never had the courage to ask her out.

Note: Focuses more on the romantic or potential romantic aspect of a relationship compared to the general term 'partner'.

Other Half

Used to refer to one's spouse or romantic partner.

Example: I feel incomplete without my other half by my side.

Note: Emphasizes the concept of completion or unity when together with one's partner.

The company is looking for a new partner to expand their business.

We work together as partners on this project.

The two countries became allies and partners in the fight against terrorism.

Partner - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: partner

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): partners

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): partner

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): partnered

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): partnering

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): partners

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): partner

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): partner

Syllabification and Stress

partner Contains 2 syllables: part • ner

Phonetic transcription: ˈpärt-nər

part ner , ˈpärt nər (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

partner: ~ 1100 (Very common).

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