ex

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɛks/

Noun

colloquial

(colloquial) A former partner or spouse, usually short for ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, ex-wife or ex-husband.

Japanese Meaning

元の恋人（以前の恋愛関係の相手） / 元の配偶者（以前の結婚相手） / 以前のパートナー（恋愛関係にあった相手）」

I ran into my ex at the grocery store and had to pretend I didn't see them.

スーパーで元恋人に出くわして、見なかったことにしなければならなかった。

Sense（1）

(colloquial) A former partner or spouse, usually short for ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, ex-wife or ex-husband.

Her ex is still sending her flowers, even though she has moved on.

exes

（ plural ）