Translation of Japanese word "彼" to English
彼
かれ
[kare]
IPA: /ka.re/
Meaning
NounA person who identifies as male, or animal already known or implied.
How to use
彼 (kare) — 'he / him'. Also means 'boyfriend' in modern usage. 彼氏 (kareshi) — boyfriend. In formal writing, this pronoun is used for third-person masculine reference.
🇬🇧 English
he / him
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 彼
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かれ
Romaji Transcription: kare
Example Sentences
彼は私の友達です。
かれは わたしの ともだち です。
He is my friend.
彼は学生です。
He is a student.
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Common phrases
- 彼は〜です— He is ~
- 彼氏— boyfriend
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "彼" mean?▼
The Japanese word "彼" means "he / him" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "彼"?▼
The word "彼" is read as "かれ" (kare). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "彼は私の友達です。".
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