“Boyfriend” in Japanese
Short answer
Boyfriend in Japanese is “彼氏” (kareshi). Full meaning: boyfriend; he, him.
Other ways to say “Boyfriend” in Japanese
彼ピ
karepi boyfriend
ボーイフレンド
booifurendo boyfriend, male friend
彼ピッピ
karepippi boyfriend, almost boyfriend
恋人
koibito lover, sweetheart, boyfriend, girlfriend
カレシ
kareshi boyfriend; he, him
好き同士
sukidoushi lover, boyfriend, girlfriend, soul mate
いい人
iihito good-natured person, good person; (one's) lover, boyfriend, girlfriend
交際相手
kousaiaite person one is dating, significant other, partner, boyfriend, girlfriend
男
otoko man, male; fellow, guy, chap, bloke; male lover, boyfriend, man
恋びと
koibito lover, sweetheart, boyfriend, girlfriend
恋いびと
koibito lover, sweetheart, boyfriend, girlfriend
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