🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

オープンな関係

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ōpun na kankei

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Open-Relationship/ˈoʊ.pən rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼らはオープンな関係を築くことに決めました。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A consensual romantic relationship in which both partners agree to engage in sexual or romantic relationships with other people.

    "They decided to enter into an open relationship to explore their individual desires."
  2. 2

    A type of relationship that allows for emotional and sexual connections outside the primary partnership.

    "In an open relationship, communication and trust are essential for maintaining balance."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'open relationship' combines the adjective 'open', derived from Old English 'open' meaning 'not closed', and 'relationship', from Latin 'relatio', meaning 'to bring back'. The phrase emerged in the late 20th century, reflecting evolving social norms around romantic partnerships.

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