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Pet names
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2008/2/27 04:04
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Do Japanese have pet names/ love names? And if so, would you list some?
Like love, pet, sweety, honey, cup-cake etc.
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by Sakanuumia
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Pet names
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2008/2/27 09:51
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Sakanuumia
"anata", "da-rin" (darling), or "papa" seem to be the most common. My wife just uses "oi boke".
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by Dave in Saitama
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What does the different nicknames mean? Do you have any other good names for friends? ^_^
Oh, by the way, something off the subject; Do you get noted if someone answers an ad here? Or when someone has answered the "Contact this person"?
Thank you for the answers! =D
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by Sakanuumia
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Do you have any other good names for friends? ^_^
For friends, we tend to use nicknames made out of their first or family name... or maybe from a habit they have, or things they like, etc., so that there are no "general" pet names.
To give you the meanings of the ones quoted by Dave in Saitama:
"anata" = my dear (used by wife to the husband. Literally it means just "you," but that's how its used.)
"da-rin" = darling
"papa" = (from the wife to the husband (if they have kids))
"oi boke" = Hey, dimwit! (...in a very loving way I'm sure lol)
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by AK (Japanese)
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