"If you ask Japanese students to list the positive attributes they expect in a romantic partner, they rate highly things like loyalty, commitment and devotion," says O'Sullivan.

“如果你要求日本学生列出他们期待恋人身上能拥有的积极品质，他们会对诸如忠诚、承诺和奉献等品质高度评价。”奥沙利文说道。