彼氏

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 彼氏 and read かれし, it is an everyday noun for a woman's boyfriend or male romantic partner.
• Basic usage: It appears when an older sister's boyfriend visits for dinner and when a birthday gift is chosen for one's own partner.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Romantic partner versus male pronoun
  • Although the form can have another contextual use, these examples clearly refer to a dating relationship.