How to say 'Boy' in Japanese | ボーイ

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The Japanese word for Boy is 'Boui', written as ボーイ in Japanese.

word

ボーイ

Meaning

Boy

Reading

Boui

Explanation

The Japanese noun 'ボーイ (ぼーい)' is a loanword derived from the English word 'boy'. It is commonly used to refer to a young male, typically in casual or modern contexts. It can also be used in specific settings, such as in restaurants or cafes, to refer to a male waiter or attendant. For example: The boy is running「ボーイが走っている」(ぼーいがはしっている). The waiter is a boy「ウェイターはボーイです」(うぇいたーはぼーいです). Note that while 'ボーイ' is widely understood, it is less formal than the native Japanese word '少年 (しょうねん)' for 'boy'.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

7107

Composition

katakana

Handwriting

Katakana in the Word ボーイ

This word contains 2 Katakana characters :

katakana

ボ

Reading

katakana

イ

Reading

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'Boui' means 'Boy' .

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