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What do Japanese call their gf?
This article explores the various ways in which Japanese people refer to their girlfriends. The most common term used is "kanojo" (彼女), which is gender-neutral and can be used for both male and female partners. Other terms include "koibito" (恋人) meaning “lover” or “darling”; “tsure” (連れ) meaning “companion”; and “bokukko” (僕っ子) meaning “my girl/girl I like/girlfriend." Honorific titles such as ojousama (お嬢様) and okusama (奥さま) are also used to express respect for one's partner. Additionally, the article covers how to ask someone out on a date in Japan, depending on the relationship between the two people involved.