カップル
Meanings
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Refers to a romantic couple or a pair of people, often in a dating or married context. Can also be used for a pair of matching items or animals, but the romantic sense is most common.
I saw a close couple in the park.
That couple is always together, aren't they?
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉とカップルになるto become a couple with someone
The two of them finally became a couple.
- カップルが誕生するfor a new couple to form
A new couple formed during the show.
- カップルが別れるfor a couple to break up
It seems that famous couple broke up.
- 似合いのカップルa well-matched couple
They really are a well-matched couple.
Expressions
- 年の差カップルcouple with a large age gap