Translation of Japanese word "彼氏" to English
彼氏
かれし
[kareshi]
IPA: /kaɾeɕi/
Meaning
NounA male partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.
How to use
彼氏 (kareshi) — 'boyfriend'. Feminine counterpart: 彼女 (kanojo) — girlfriend. 彼氏がいる — to have a boyfriend. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
boyfriend
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 彼氏
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かれし
Romaji Transcription: kareshi
Example Sentences
彼女には彼氏がいます。
かのじょにはかれしがいます。
She has a boyfriend.
彼氏は優しい人です。
かれしはやさしいひとです。
My boyfriend is a kind person.
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- 彼氏がいる— to have a boyfriend
- 彼女がいる— to have a girlfriend
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "彼氏" mean?▼
The Japanese word "彼氏" means "boyfriend" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "彼氏"?▼
The word "彼氏" is read as "かれし" (kareshi). 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: "彼女には彼氏がいます。".
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