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彼
kare, kano
Description
「彼」は、男の人を指すときに使う言葉です。
"彼" is a word used to refer to a man.
友だちや家族の「彼氏」という意味で使うこともあります。
It can also be used to mean a boyfriend among friends or family.
Meanings
彼kare
he; him
彼は先生です。
He is a teacher.
彼kare
boyfriend
彼女は彼と映画を見た。
She watched a movie with him.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
彼 for "boyfriend" is context-dependent; 彼氏 states it explicitly.
- Etymology
originally a demonstrative meaning "that one"; the reading かの survives in fixed phrases.
In videos
“怠け者の彼が合格したことに驚きを禁じ得ない。”
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