“Boyfriend” in Japanese is 彼氏 (かれし), pronounced kareshi.
Pronunciation
The word has 3 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Boyfriend, casual. 彼 alone means he or boyfriend depending on context.
Example sentences
- 彼氏はいますか。かれしはいますか。Do you have a boyfriend?
- 彼氏と京都に行きました。かれしときょうとにいきました。I went to Kyoto with my boyfriend.
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FAQ
How do you say boyfriend in Japanese?
Boyfriend in Japanese is 彼氏 (かれし), pronounced “kareshi”.
How do you write boyfriend in Japanese?
It's written 彼氏 with kanji, or かれし in hiragana. Both are read kareshi.