彼氏
Meanings
1
The ordinary modern meaning: a male romantic partner. In everyday conversation, 彼氏いる？ means 'Do you have a boyfriend?'
See also: 彼女 (かのじょ)
I'm going to see a movie with my boyfriend this weekend.
Do you have a boyfriend?
2
familiar languagejocular, humorous
Familiar or joking pronoun use for a male person, distinct from the normal 'boyfriend' sense. It can sound playful, teasing, or old-fashioned depending on context.
See also: 彼 (かれ)
Oh, has he gone home already?
Usage patterns
- 彼氏ができるto get a boyfriend
I got a boyfriend last month.
- 彼氏と別れるto break up with one's boyfriend
She just broke up with her boyfriend.
- 彼氏にするto make someone one's boyfriend
I'd like to make that guy my boyfriend.
- 〈人〉に彼氏を紹介するto introduce one's boyfriend to someone
I introduced my boyfriend to my parents.