彼氏（かれし、kareshi）
- boyfriend

The Japanese word 彼氏 彼氏, read as かれし, means "boyfriend." It refers to a male romantic partner in a dating relationship. It implies a closer relationship than just friends and suggests some level of commitment.

⚫︎ 彼氏 彼氏がいますか？ Translation: Do you have a boyfriend? ⚫︎ 彼氏 彼氏と映画を見に行きました。 Translation: I went to see a movie with my boyfriend. ⚫︎ 彼女はとても素敵な彼氏 彼氏がいます。 Translation: She has a very nice boyfriend.

⚫︎ Use 彼氏 彼氏 when talking about your boyfriend, someone else's boyfriend, or a general discussion about boyfriends. ⚫︎ It is generally used by women talking about their boyfriends. Men can also use it, but it's less common. They might use 恋人 (koibito) or just their girlfriend's name. ⚫︎ It's important to note the context. While 彼氏 彼氏 indicates a romantic relationship, the specific level of commitment can vary.

⚫︎ Typically written as 彼氏 彼氏 (kanji and hiragana). ⚫︎ The kanji 彼 means "he" or "him," and 氏 means "Mr." or "Ms.," but together they form the compound word "boyfriend." ⚫︎ Hiragana reading is かれし. ⚫︎ There are no significant variations in writing.

⚫︎ 恋人 (koibito): "lover," a more general term that could refer to a boyfriend/girlfriend or a spouse. ⚫︎ ボーイフレンド (boifurendo): "boyfriend" (loanword from English). Used more casually. ⚫︎ Sometimes the person's name is used: 〇〇くん (〇〇kun) for a young man, or 〇〇さん (〇〇san) for a man.

⚫︎ 彼女 (kanojo): "girlfriend." (the opposite gender) ⚫︎ 友達 (tomodachi): "friend." ⚫︎ 元彼 (moto kare): "ex-boyfriend."

私の《彼氏 彼氏はとても親切です。》 ・Translation: My boyfriend is very kind. ・Explanation: This sentence directly uses 彼氏 彼氏 to describe the speaker's romantic partner and mentions a quality of him.

新しい《彼氏 彼氏ができたの！》 ・Translation: I got a new boyfriend! ・Explanation: This sentence is used to announce the beginning of a relationship with a new boyfriend.

The word 彼氏 彼氏 is a compound word. The kanji 彼, originally meaning "he" or "that person," is combined with 氏, which signifies a person, usually with some respect. The combination of the two characters developed the meaning of "boyfriend." It reflects a formal way of indicating "the person who is he."