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Lover nicknames: Literal Translations
By hijiki
The English translations of nicknames you use for your spouses are... very liberal. If you're playing with Japanese VA and are curious why characters react the way they do to certain nicknames - this guide is for you.
Because "Kai" and "Babe" are not the same.
   
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Iroha 
Hina 
Ulalaka 
Matsuri 
Kanata 
Clarice 
Pilika 
Mauro 
Murasame 
Kurama 
Fubuki 
Ikaruga 
Kai 
Subaru 
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MINOR SPOILERS FOR LATE GAME CHARACTERS

Now with after marriage nicknames!

1) I am not a native speaker, but I can generally understand the vibes of the nicknames. Which also means I can understand some nicknames wrong. Feel free to correct me in comments. And I'm sorry if my notes on the nicknames come off as weaboo-ish.

2) This guide assumes you know how to pronounce Japanese words (the vowels have consistent sounds). If there's enough demand, I can add pronunciation guides. Let me know.

3) This guide assumes you're playing as Kaguya. Sorry, Subaru fans.

4) As far as I know, the characters won't refuse any nickname.

5) Sadly, I didn't notice any change in the voice acting. For example, MC still uses -san, so I guess the only change is in the text.

6) Please forgive me for any grammar or spelling mistakes.
Iroha


Before marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya
No honorifics means you're really close
Iroha
No honorifics means you're really close
Kaguya-tan
Extremely cute, pretty childish
Iroha-chan
Cute and affectionate
Kaguya-sama
The highest respect possible
Iroha-sama
The highest respect possible
O-kyaku-sama
The way she addresses customers in her cafe. Very polite
Kanban Musume
Pretty girl outside the shop that makes you want to come in. Something like mascot
Goshujin-sama
Head of the household. Mistress, pretty much. How they would call you in the maid cafe
O-dango
O- prefix makes it polite. Endearing nickname that shows respect to her profession
Anata
One of the "you". Usually used by a wife. Think "dear"
Icchan
Very cute, playful and endearing. Play on her name


After marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya-san
One of the common ways to politely address your spouse
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Anata
One of the "you". Often used by wives. Similar to "dear"
Iroha-chan
Cute and affectionate. Pretty common among the young spouses
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Oku-sama
Translates to "wife". On it's own super respectful and super formal. Though here I think it's supposed to be a bit teasing. Like teasingly calling someone "mistress"
O-tokui-san
The way she addresses regular customers in her cafe. You've been promoted to the VIP customer
Okami-san
Literally can be translated to "miss manager". You know, since she runs a cafe. Shows respect to her profession
Goshujin-sama
Same as before marriage
Icchan
Very cute, playful and endearing. Play on her name. Pretty fitting nickname to use for a spouse
Suittohato
"Sweetheart" written in katakana
Hani~
"Honey" written in katakana
Hina


Before marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya
No honorifics means you're really close
Hina
No honorifics means you're really close
Kaguya-tan
Extremely cute, pretty childish
Hina-chan
Cute and affectionate
Kaguya-sama
The highest respect possible. Imo, from Hina would sound pretty teasing
Hina-sama
The highest respect possible
Bosu
"Boss" spelled in katakana
Taichou
Captain or Team Leader (like you're her assistant)
Badi~
"Buddy" spelled in katakana
Kitsune-chan
Because she is a kitsune, but -chan also makes it cute. Something like "Little fox girl"
Hani~
"Honey" spelled in katakana
Hina-hina
Very cute, playful and endearing. Play on her name


After marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Hani~
"Honey" written in katakana
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Kaguya-san
One of the common ways to politely address your spouse
Hina-chan
Cute and affectionate. Pretty common among the young spouses
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Oku-sama
Translates to "wife". On it's own super respectful and super formal. Though here I think it's supposed to be a bit teasing. Like teasingly calling someone "mistress"
Bigu Bosu
"Big Boss" spelled in katakana. Congrats on your promotion
Shochou
Literally, "chief". Congrats on her promotion
Badi~
"Buddy" spelled in katakana
Hina-hina
Very cute, playful and endearing. Play on her name. Pretty fitting nickname to use for a spouse
Suittohato
"Sweetheart" spelled in katakana
Hani~
"Honey" written in katakana
Ulalaka


Before marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya
No honorifics means you're really close
Ulalaka
No honorifics means you're really close
Kaguya-tan
Extremely cute, pretty childish
Ulalaka-chan
Cute and affectionate
Kaguya-dono
Extremely respectful, but also archaic. How someone would address a feudal lord or higher rank samurai. Something like "madam" or "lady"
Ulalaka-sama
The highest respect possible
Hana-no-kimi
My Flower Lady. Respectful, a bit old-fashioned. Super romantic, hella poetic
Gakushin
Basically, "Goddess of Joy/Comfort" or "Goddess of Music". Prob both, cause of her healing drum. Respectful, poetic and acknowledges her godhood
Nushi-sama
Archaic way to address your master/mistress. Vibes: absolute devotion, loyalty and respect
Uwabami
"Drinks like a fish" packed up in one word. No judgement, just affectionate teasing
Anata-sama
One of the "you". Usually used by a wife. Think "dear". But -sama makes it like 5 times more respectful (divine-level respect) and pretty old-fashioned
Uraran/Ulalan
Very cute, playful and endearing. It's from her name, but it sounds like Uraraka in Japanese, so I guess the translation would be Ulalan


After marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Anata-sama
One of the "you". Often used by wives. Similar to "dear". But -sama makes it like 5 times more respectful (divine-level respect) and pretty old-fashioned
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Kaguya-sama
The highest respect possible. Since she's a god, kinda shows that she considers you on the same level
Ulalaka-chan
Cute and affectionate. Pretty common among the young spouses
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Oku-sama
Translates to "wife". Super respectful and super formal. She is "the lady of the house"
Kimi-sama
One of the "you". But in this context plus -sama, makes it reaaally respectful. Shows that you are super important to her
Hanachisato
Literal translation - "village of the falling flowers". No, you're not calling her a village. It's more like calling her the heart and the spirit of the spring village. Poetic, acknowledges her divine role
Nushi-sama
Archaic way to address your master/mistress. Vibes: absolute devotion, loyalty and respect
Uraran/Ulalan
Very cute, playful and endearing. Pretty fitting nickname to use for a spouse
Suittohato
"Sweetheart" written in katakana
Hani~
"Honey" written in katakana
Matsuri


Before marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya-san
Usually pretty neutral, polite greeting, but it is a big deal for Matsuri, who is always super casual. She likes you so much she will try to be polite
Matsuri
No honorifics means you're really close
Kaguya-tan
Extremely cute, pretty childish
Matsuri-chan
Cute and affectionate
Kaguya-sama
Extremely respectful, but also archaic. How someone would address a feudal lord or higher rank samurai. Something like "madam" or "lady". Imo, has teasing undertones (you make always-casual Matsuri say that)
Matsuri-sama
The highest respect possible
Ume-chan
"Little Plum". Probably because of MC's plum blossom hair pin. Playful and, as admitted by Matsuri herself, extremely cute
Kenjin
"Sword Goddess". Shows respect and reverence of her as a goddess
Kata-ude
Literally, "one arm". Basically, MC is her right-hand woman. Gives off "loyalty", "trust" and "warrior" vibes
Gorimatcho
Gorilla + Macho (muscular). Alternative in English would be "hella swole" I would say. This is 100% teasing. Also hilarious
Yome-chan
"Yome" is wife, -chan makes it cute. There is no better translation than "wify"
Nacchan
Very cute, playful and endearing. Play on her being a summer goddess. It's Natsu (summer) + chan


After marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya
No honorifics shows intimacy. Common way to address your spouse
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Yome-chan♡
"Wify", but now it's literal. And she really means it (♡)!
Matsuri-chan
Cute and affectionate. Pretty common among the young spouses
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Oku-sama
Translates to "wife". On it's own super respectful and super formal. Though here I think it's supposed to be a bit teasing. Like teasingly calling someone "mistress"
Ume-chan
"Little Plum". Probably because of MC's plum blossom hair pin. Playful and, as admitted by Matsuri herself, extremely cute
Saikyou-shin
"The Strongest Goddess". Calling her that is pretty sweet, cause it's her dream
Kata-ude
Literally, "one arm". Since they're married now, it like MC is her "second half". Still shows loyalty and trust
Nacchan
Very cute, playful and endearing. Play on her being a summer goddess. It's Natsu (summer) + chan. Pretty fitting nickname to use for a spouse
Suittohato
"Sweetheart" written in katakana
Hani~
"Honey" written in katakana
Kanata


Before marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya-san
Neutral and polite way to address someone
Kanata
No honorifics means you're really close. For Kanata to allow MC not to use honorifics - is huge
Kaguya-tan
Extremely cute, pretty childish. Can be a little bit teasing, given how hard Kanata tries NOT to act childish
Kanata-chan
Cute and affectionate. Also, teasing, because of how hard she tries not to act childish (-chan is often used for children)
Kaguya-sama
The highest respect possible. If the great leader of all gods calls you that, you either a god of everything ever or someone equal in importance to her
Kanata-sama
The highest respect possible
Ume-no-kimi
"Plum Lady". Because of the plum blossom hair clip MC has. Pretty poetic, romantic and a bit old-fashioned
Tenshi
"Angel". Pretty clever, cause it literally means "heaven's messenger" and she is the goddess of heaven. Vibes: adoring, reverent, almost idolising
O-hime-san
"Princess", but like "my princess". Affectionate, respectful, can be playful. Very cute for Kanata to use, imo
Sorano-chan
It's the name of her kid form (from her bond quest). That, plus "-chan" makes it super cute and teasing (you're not only using her child form name, but also add "-chan" that is often used for kids).
Anata
One of the "you". Usually used by a wife. Think "dear"
Kana-kana
Very cute, playful and endearing. Play on her name. Also, slightly teasing (again, because of the childish vibes)


After marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya
No honorifics shows intimacy. Common way to address your spouse
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Anata
One of the "you". Often used by wives. Similar to "dear"
Kanata-chan
Cute and affectionate. Cute and affectionate. Pretty common among the young spouses
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Oku-sama
Translates to "wife". Super respectful and super formal. She is "the lady of the house"
Baika-no-kimi
"Plum Blossom Lady". Still poetic, still romantic. But specifying "blossom" makes it more delicate and endearing
Omikami
"Great God". No longer cute "angel", now you acknowledge her god leader status. Respectful of her and her position
O-hime-san
"Princess", but like "my princess". Affectionate, respectful, can be playful. Very cute for Kanata to use, imo
Kana-kana
Very cute, playful and endearing. Play on her name. Pretty fitting nickname to use for a spouse
Suittohato
"Sweetheart" written in katakana
Hani~
"Honey" written in katakana
Clarice


Before marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya
No honorifics means you're really close
Clarice
No honorifics means you're really close
Kaguya-tan
Extremely cute, pretty childish
Clarice-chan
Cute and affectionate
Kaguya-sama
The highest respect possible
Clarice-sama
The highest respect possible
Riburingu (Liebling)
German word for "dear" or "darling". Doesn't mean she's literally German, just that she is foreigner in Azuma and MC wants to include her native language too
Hime-sama
"Princess" in the "your highness" kinda way. Respectful, acknowledges her royal status and affirms the legacy of her country
Waga saya
"My sheath". Respectful and intimate. Could be like "you calm me down/ ground me" (like sheath conceals weapon) or could be like "you complete me" (sheath and weapon come in pairs)
Katabutsu
The word for someone serious and stubborn. Someone with strong principles. It's pretty informal, so it's a teasing nickname
Anata
One of the "you". Usually used by a wife. Think "dear"
Kurarin
Very cute, playful and endearing. Play on her name (Kurarisu -> Kura-rin)


After marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya
No honorifics shows intimacy. Common way to address your spouse
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Anata
One of the "you". Often used by a wife, so it fits. Similar to "dear"
Clarice-chan
Cute and affectionate. Pretty common among the young spouses
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Oku-sama
Translates to "wife". Super respectful and super formal.
Parutona~
"Partner" written in katakana
Kojo-sama
"Princess" in the "your highness" kinda way. Difference between "Hime" and "Kojo" is like difference between "Queen" and "Empress". Respectful, acknowledges her royal status and affirms the legacy of her country
Waga saya
"My sheath". Respectful and intimate. Could be like "you calm me down/ ground me" (like sheath conceals weapon) or could be like "you complete me" (sheath and weapon come in pairs)
Kurarin
Very cute, playful and endearing. Play on her name (Kurarisu -> Kura-rin). Pretty fitting nickname to use for a spouse
Perure
"Pearl" written in katakana. Very romantic nickname. Similar to "precious"
Hani~
"Honey" written in katakana
Pilika


Before marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya-san
Pretty neutral and polite way to address someone
Pilika
No honorifics means you're really close
Kaguya-tan
Extremely cute, pretty childish
Pilika-chan
Cute and affectionate
Kaguya-sama
The highest respect possible
Pilika-sama
The highest respect possible
Joshu
Literally means "assistant". Shows trust. Imo, also a bit teasing
Kariudo
"Huntress". Respectful of her and her profession
Utura (ウトゥラ)
Rabbit hole time! So, this word is in the Ainu language. Ainu are an indigenous group in northern Japan. In Ainu, this word means 'together' (most likely the way the writers mean it, considering how Pilika reacts) and also 'with love'. Fun fact: Pilika's clothing is also pretty similar to the Ainu people's traditional clothing
Fushigi-chan
"Fushigi" means strange or mysterious, -chan makes it cutesy. So, something like "mystery girl". It's affectionate and a bit teasing
Anata
One of the "you". Usually used by a wife. Think "dear"
Pirirun
Very cute, playful and endearing. Play on her name (Pirika -> Piri-run)


After marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya
No honorifics shows intimacy. Common way to address your spouse
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Anata
One of the "you". Usually used by a wife. Think "dear"
Pilika-chan
Cute and affectionate. Pretty common among the young spouses
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Oku-sama
Translates to "wife". On it's own super respectful and super formal. Though here I think it's supposed to be a bit teasing. Like teasingly calling someone "mistress"
Hanshin
Literally means "half body". You know, like "my other half"
Yumi Sei
"Divine Archer". No one arches like she does. Shows respect and pride in her abilities
Ikoro (イコロ)
Also Ainu language. Means "treasure". Alternative in English would be "precious"
Pirirun
Very cute, playful and endearing. Play on her name (Pirika -> Piri-run). Pretty fitting nickname to use for a spouse
Suittohato
"Sweetheart" written in katakana
Hani~
"Honey" written in katakana
Mauro


Before marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya
No honorifics means you're really close
Mauro
No honorifics means you're really close
Kaguya-tan
Extremely cute, pretty childish
Mauro-kun
Affectionate and endearing
Kaguya-sama
The highest respect possible
Mauro-sama
The highest respect possible
Amore
"Love" in Italian. Realistically, that is what he would use, considering he always screams it anyway. But the MC choosing this nickname for herself shows how she accepts him for who he is
Boukenka
"Adventurer". Acknowledging of his profession, maybe a little bit teasing
Aibou
"Partner", like battle partner. That's what Mokoron (Woolby) calls you. Generally, shows trust and loyalty
Botchan
Can be translated into "young master" or "rich boy". Usually used for well-off characters, who are naive or lack common sense. Definitely teasing, but also affectionate in this context
Hani~
"Honey" written in katakana
Maro
Cute, playful and endearing. Play on his name


After marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya-sa~n / Kaguya-saan
More playful and affectionate version of Kaguya-san.
Papa
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Hani~
"Honey" written in katakana
Mauro-kun
Affectionate and endearing. Commonly used by young married couples
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Danna-sama
Translates to "husband". Very formal and very polite
Tiamo
"I love you" in Italian. This one is pretty on the nose
Kichou
"Captain". Like, captain of the plane. Maybe this replaces "adventurer" because he settled down now. But he's still the captain and MC respects that
Aikata
"Partner", but now like marriage partner. Also, comparing to adventurous Aibou, Aikata is more stable. You know, cause he settled down
Maro
Cute, playful and endearing. Play on his name. Fitting nickname for your spouse
Tezoro
"Treasure" in Italian. First, term of endearment, like "precious". Second, literally, cause of his bond lvl 9 quest
Da~rin
"Darling" written in katakana
Murasame


Before marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya
No honorifics means you're really close
Murasame
No honorifics means you're really close
Kaguya-tan
Extremely cute, pretty childish. It's really out of character for Murasame, but he will make this sacrifice for you
Murasame-kun
Affectionate and endearing
Kaguya-sama
The highest respect possible
Murasame-sama
The highest respect possible
Aruji
"Master/Mistress" or "Lord/Lady". He is now your samurai. Absolute respect, protect with his life, eternal devotion, all that
Kengo
"Swordsman". Shows respect to his profession
Hime
"Princess". Romantic and affectionate
Ken baka
"Swordsmaniac". Teasing, affectionate nickname. Funny and accurate
Omae
One of the "you". Him using that when you're lovers shows intimacy, but also that you are on the same level. No superiors/subordinates here, so he can relax and be casual. Also, this is one of the ways husband would refer to a wife
Muraran
Cute, playful and endearing. Play on his name


After marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya-dono
Super respectful and polite nickname. He sees MC on his level, maybe even higher (-dono often used when addressing head of the household)
Papa
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Omae
One of the "you". Shows intimacy and affection. But like, in the "manly" way
Murasame-kun
Affectionate and endearing. Commonly used by young married couples
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Danna-sama
Translates to "husband". Very formal and very polite
Okugata
Translates to "wife". More formal and respectful than "oku-sama" and also shows wife's high status
Ken Sei
"Divine Swordsman". He's not just good, he's the best to ever do it
Shukun
"Ruler" of his heart . Absolute respect, absolute loyalty, highly formal. "Princess" became the "Queen"
Muraran
Cute, playful and endearing. Play on his name. Fitting nickname for your spouse
Suittohato
"Sweetheart" written in katakana
Da~rin
"Darling" written in katakana
Kurama


Before marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya-san
Polite and respectful
Kurama
No honorifics means you're really close
Kaguya-tan
Extremely cute, pretty childish. For Kurama to use such childish nickname is a big deal indeed
Kurama-kun
Affectionate and endearing. Also makes relationship more casual
Kaguya-sama
The highest respect possible
Kurama-sama
The highest respect possible
Soyokaze
"Gentle breeze". Poetic, romantic and pretty sweet, considering he is a wind god
Tengu
Because he can turn into one. It's not the same as Kai calling him "birdbrain". More like calling him by his title or profession. Like calling your doctor lover "doc"
Doushi
"Comrade" or "companion". Shows trust, respect and kinship. You're equal and you "get" each other. Like, you are his "soulmate"
Megane
Literally translates into "eyeglasses". Basically calling him "four-eyes". Teasing, but still affectionate. Also, funny
Omae-san
One of the "you". Shows closeness. How husband would refer to a wife, but adding "-san" also makes it more old-fashioned
Kuraman
Cute, playful and endearing. Play on his name


After marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya
No honorifics shows intimacy and closeness (especially for someone formal like Kurama). Common way to address your spouse
Papa
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Omae
One of the "you". Shows intimacy and affection. But like, in the "manly" way
Kurama-kun
Affectionate, endearing and casual. Commonly used by young married couples
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Danna-sama
Translates to "husband". Very formal and very polite
Hiyoku
Literally means "Flying wing to wing". Part of the phrase ("Hiyoku renri"), often used to describe super devoted, happily married couple. Poetic and romantic
Daitengu
"Great Tengu". Like, the king of Tengu. Maybe even god. No one is tengu like he is
Doushi
"Companion". Shows trust, respect and kinship. Now you are his "soulmate" fr fr
Kuraman
Cute, playful and endearing. Play on his name
Suittohato
"Sweetheart" written in katakana
Da~rin
"Darling" written in katakana
Fubuki


Before marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya
No honorifics means you're really close
Fubuki
No honorifics means you're really close
Kaguya-tan
Extremely cute, pretty childish
Fubuki-kun
Affectionate and endearing
Kaguya-sama
The highest respect possible
Fubuki-sama
The highest respect possible
Itoshikimi
"My love" or "My beloved". Super intimate, tender and romantic
Byakurou
"White wolf". Pretty self-explanatory
Goshujin-sama
"Master/Mistress". You are his owner because he is a dog
Wanko
This one is a teasing one. The closest translation would be "doggy". I can't stop giggling
Omae-sama
One of the "you". One of the ways for a husband to address his wife. By itself it shows intimacy and familiarity, but -sama also adds a lot of reverence and respect
Bukki
Cute, playful and endearing. Play on his name


After marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya-san
Common polite way to address your spouse
Papa
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Omae-sama
One of the "you". By itself it shows intimacy and familiarity, but -sama also adds a lot of reverence and respect
Fubuki-kun
Affectionate and endearing. Commonly used by young married couples
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Danna-sama
Translates to "husband". Very formal and very polite
Kita-no-kata
"Lady of the North". North as in winter, I'm guessing. Poetic, romantic and really respectful. Reminds me of the "First Lady". Basically, the most important woman in the winter village
Kami Okami-sama
"Wolf God". Because he is. Respectful of his divinity. He's no longer just any "white wolf" - he's the "god wolf"
Goshujin-sama
"Master/Mistress". You are his owner because he is a dog , but now legally
Bukki
Cute, playful and endearing. Play on his name. Fitting nickname for your spouse
Suittohato
"Sweetheart" written in katakana
Da~rin
"Darling" written in katakana
Ikaruga


Before marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya-san
Polite and respectful
Ikaruga
No honorifics means you're really close
Kaguya-tan
Extremely cute, pretty childish. For Ikaruga to use this nickname is a gap moe moment
Ikaruga-kun
Affectionate and endearing
Kaguya-sama
The highest respect possible
Ikaruga-sama
The highest respect possible
Wagakimi
"My lady". Respectful, shows affection and devotion
Misshi
Literally - "secret messenger (e.g. spy)", but taking localisation into consideration, the better translation would be "Mystic". Shows respect to his profession
Sokomoto
Old-fashioned way to say "you". Literally, "you over there". Basically, him playing up his "tsun" era of his tsundere personality
Inchiki
Literally, "fraud" or "fake". In this context, prob means "magic tricks". Cause he uses them talismans and does divinations and whatnot. It's a teasing one
Omae
One of the "you". One of the ways a husband would address his wife
Ikarun
Cute, playful and endearing. Play on his name


After marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya
No honorifics shows closeness and intimacy. Common way to address your spouse
Papa
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Kiden
Something like "esteemed madam". This one is hella formal and polite, but also almost always used in the documents and stuff, not in speech. So, it's almost comically polite. Like, socially awkward type beat
Ikaruga-kun
Affectionate and endearing. Commonly used by young married couples
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Danna-sama
Translates to "husband". Very formal and very polite
Omoto
"Your presence". Like, "I stand in your presence". Respectful to the point of reverence. Like, he thinks MC is divine and sacred
Gunshi-sama
"Strategist" or "Tactician". No longer just sneaky and shady, now MC admits he's smart
Sokomoto
Old-fashioned way to say "you". Literally, "you over there". Married tsundere is still a tsundere
Ikarun
Cute, playful and endearing. Play on his name. Fitting nickname for your spouse
Suittohato
"Sweetheart" written in katakana
Da~rin
"Darling" written in katakana
Kai


Before marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya-san
For Kai to bother with -san... He must really like you
Kai
No honorifics means you're really close. Shows familiarity
Kaguya-tan
Extremely cute, pretty childish. It's adorable for Kai to use it
Kai-kun
Affectionate and endearing
Kaguya-sama
The highest respect possible. Again, if Kai uses it, he basically admits you two are equals
Kai-sama
The highest respect possible
Migiude
Literally, "right hand". You are his most trusted lieutenant
Oni
"Demon". You acknowledge who he is. Personally, I think it's also pretty casual
Aibou
"Partner", like battle partner. That's what Mokoron (Woolby) calls you. Generally, shows trust and loyalty
Oyabun
"Boss". Like, "Big Boss". Like, mafia lvl 100 type boss
Omae
One of the "you". One of the ways a husband would address his wife
Kairan
Cute, playful and endearing. His name, but cuter


After marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya
No honorifics shows intimacy and closeness. Common way to address your spouse
Papa
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Anta
Shorter, rougher version of "Anata" (one of the "you"). Shows closeness and affection, but in very "manly man" type of way. Like a delinquent addressing someone he genuinely loves
Kai-kun
Affectionate and endearing. Commonly used by young married couples
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Danna-sama
Translates to "husband". Very formal and very polite
Kyodai
Literally, "sibling". But it's more like "bro" or "partner". Super casual, cause you two are too close for formality. Also shows loyalty and trust
Onigami-sama
"Demon God". He's not just some low level oni grant anymore. Now MC acknowledges him as oni GOD
Aibou
"Partner", like battle partner and life partner. Generally, shows trust and loyalty
Kairan
Cute, playful and endearing. Play on his name. Fitting nickname for your spouse
Suittohato
"Sweetheart" written in katakana
Da~rin
"Darling" written in katakana
Subaru


Before marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya-san
Polite and respectful
Subaru-san
No honorifics means you're really close
Kaguya-tan
Extremely cute, pretty childish
Subaru-kun
Affectionate and endearing
Kaguya-sama
The highest respect possible
Subaru-sama
The highest respect possible
Miko-sama
"Shrine maiden". Shows respect to MC's original profession. Like, a lot of respect, it is -sama after all
Ani-sama
Literally, "big brother". But "Ani" is a way to address any brother figure (slightly older dude you respect and are close with), not only brothers. Similar to "bro", but ani + sama makes it very respectful, while still familiar
Aibou
"Partner", like battle partner. That's what Mokoron (Woolby) calls you. Generally, shows trust and loyalty
Aibou
Same as him calling MC that
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Oku-san
Literally, "wife". Guess what - it's a respectful way for a husband to address his wife
Subarun
Cute, playful and endearing. Play on his name


After marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya
No honorifics shows intimacy and closeness. Common way to address your spouse
Papa
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Oku-san
Literally, "wife". More polite and formal nickname
Subaru-kun
Affectionate and endearing. Commonly used by young married couples
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Danna-sama
Translates to "husband". Very formal and very polite
Hime Miko-sama
"Princess Shrine maiden". Shows respect to MC's original profession. But now with elegance and beauty implied by "princess". It's also makes it more endearing
Otachi-sama
Something like "My lord". Like, "head of the household". Obv respectful, but with that hint of teasing
Aibou
"Partner", like battle partner. But now also life partner. Shows trust and loyalty
Subarun
Cute, playful and endearing. Play on his name. Fitting nickname for your spouse
Suittohato
"Sweetheart" written in katakana
Da~rin
"Darling" written in katakana
Cuilang


Before marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya-san
No honorifics means you're really close
Cuilang
No honorifics means you're really close
Kaguya-tan
Extremely cute, pretty childish. For Cuilang creates a gap moe moment
Cuilang-kun
Affectionate and endearing
Kaguya-sama
The highest respect possible
Cuilang-sama
The highest respect possible
Shukou
"Master/Mistress". Like, big time mistress, sovereign even. Old-fashioned and formal, shows deep reverence and respect
Karakuri
"Automata". Pretty blunt. He is an automata, so you can call him that
Ryu Tsukai
"Dragon Rider" ("Dragon User", literally). Self-explanatory
O-hito-yoshi
A word for a very kind person. Too kind for their own good (like Cuilang can't say no if someone asks for help). Endearing nickname
Kihou-sama
Reeealy old-fashioned way to say "you". Very respectful, very formal, not very intimate, but fits Cuilang's character. Since it's "anata" written in kanji, it's probably a marriage nickname
Tsuicchi
Cute, playful and endearing. Play on his name (it's Tsuiran in Japanese, so Tsui + chi)


After marriage

How they call MC
Explanation
How MC calls them
Explanation
Same as before
No nickname
Same as before
No nickname
Kaguya
No honorifics shows intimacy and closeness. Common way to address your spouse
Papa
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Kihou-sama
Reeealy old-fashioned way to say "you". Very respectful, very formal, not very intimate, but fits Cuilang's character. I knew it! It was a marriage nickname.
Cuilang-kun
Affectionate and endearing. Commonly used by young married couples
Mama
You know this one. Obv used once the couple has children
Danna-sama
Translates to "husband". Very formal and very polite
Shujou
Something like "Empress". Like, ultimate, supreme ruler of his heart. Old-fashioned and formal, shows even deeper reverence, absolute loyalty and respect
Kikoshi
"Genius Craftsman". He is no longer an automata, but can still create super cool ones, because he is smart like that. Nice nickname progression, considering his bond quests
Ryu Tsukai
"Dragon Rider" ("Dragon User", literally). Self-explanatory
Tsuicchi
Cute, playful and endearing. Play on his name (it's Tsuiran in Japanese, so Tsui + chi). Fitting nickname for your spouse
Suittohato
"Sweetheart" written in katakana
Da~rin
"Darling" written in katakana
The end
Thanks for checking it out! I hope it was interesting for you.
Happy playing!
8 Comments
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Kurozora Konoi 24 Jul @ 6:15am 
Yeah, I thought that maybe you had time to replay since then! Oh well, I'll do without / listen to then myself when the time comes. Still, thanks for the effort in doing this!
hijiki  [author] 24 Jul @ 3:36am 
I mentioned it in the beginning of the guide, but I was playing as Kaguya, so I only know nicknames for her.
Kurozora Konoi 23 Jul @ 4:14pm 
Some of them seem to be female-MC exclusive. What are the equivalents for Subaru as the MC?
Milloette 14 Jul @ 3:46am 
Many thanks! Very useful!
The Weeb Machine 5 Jul @ 11:31pm 
OMG these are too cute... I gotta replay the game in Japanese at some point.
Murasame promoting you from the princess/prince to queen/king of his heart... :Refrain_Heart:
TheLoveThatKills 3 Jul @ 5:34pm 
This was so cool! I really hope you'll do one for the post-marriage nicknames too!
hijiki  [author] 26 Jun @ 11:13am 
Yooo... The hair... The eyes... Emilia-tan is perfect.
Jb 26 Jun @ 11:02am 
Thanks! I wish there was a mod to replace the English versions with these instead, I much prefer these over "handsome" or "babe" or "cutie" or whatever other English versions they have.

Also, if you name yourself "Emilia" you can pick "Emilia-tan" and "Subaru-kun" frfr