彼

He, him, or boyfriend

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Other forms

彼氏 kareshi - boyfriend

彼女 kanojo - she/her; girlfriend

1 Pronoun

He" / "Him

Functions as a third-person pronoun to identify a male subject previously mentioned or understood in context.

Example

彼は私の兄です。

He is my older brother.

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2 Noun

Boyfriend

Designates a male romantic partner, often serving as a synonymous shorthand for 彼氏 (かれし).

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彼

かれ

He, him, or boyfriend

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