No. 4,237 in Japanese
伴侶
"伴侶" means "companion" or "partner."
In a sentence
彼は犬を人生の伴侶として選びました。
He chose a dog as his life's companion.
In this sentence, '伴侶' refers to a non-human companion that shares a long-lasting and significant relationship with the individual.
結婚は、人生における最高の伴侶を見つけることです。
Marriage is about finding the best companion in one's life.
This usage of '伴侶' denotes a human partner, particularly in the context of marriage and love.
彼女は新たな伴侶を見つけることを決意しました。
She decided to find a new partner.
Here, '伴侶' is used to suggest the intent to find a life partner or a significant other in a general sense.
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