ボーイフレンド
Meanings
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boyfriend; male friend
A male romantic partner or a male friend. Context usually clarifies whether the relationship is romantic or platonic.
She introduced me to her new boyfriend.
I'm going to see a movie with my boyfriend this weekend.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉のボーイフレンドsomeone's boyfriend
Her boyfriend is tall.
- ボーイフレンドができるto get a boyfriend
She got a boyfriend last year.
- ボーイフレンドと別れるto break up with one's boyfriend
She just broke up with her boyfriend.