Translation guide
The English word "boot" has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common ones for learners: footwear, car trunk, computer startup, and the action of kicking. Each meaning has different Japanese equivalents.
A sturdy item of footwear covering the foot and ankle, and sometimes the lower leg.
The most common and general word for 'boots', especially fashionable or Western-style boots. A loanword from English.
I bought new boots.
She is wearing black boots.
Specifically rubber boots or rain boots. Often used for practical, waterproof footwear.
I wear rain boots on rainy days.
Refers to ankle boots or booties. A more specific fashion term.
These booties are easy to wear.
The enclosed space at the back of a car for carrying luggage.
The process of starting up a computer or loading its operating system.
The general term for 'starting up' or 'booting' a computer or machine. Can be used as a noun or a suru-verb (起動する).
I boot up the computer.
It takes time to boot up.
A direct loanword from English 'boot', used in technical computing contexts. Often combined with other terms like ブートローダー (boot loader).
A common verb meaning 'to start up' or 'to boot up' a computer. Literally 'to stand up'.
To kick something forcefully, or to dismiss someone from a job or group.
The general verb for 'to kick'. Can be used for physical kicking or metaphorically for forcing someone out.
He kicked the ball.
He was booted from the team.
Means 'to expel' or 'to kick out'. Stronger nuance of forcing someone to leave.
ブーツ generally refers to fashionable or Western-style boots, while 長靴 specifically means rubber boots or rain boots. Use 長靴 for practical waterproof footwear and ブーツ for style.
I went out wearing stylish boots.
It's raining, so wear your rain boots.
The loanword ブート is only used in computing contexts. For footwear, always use ブーツ.
The system won't boot.
パソコンを立ち上げるのに5分かかった。
It took 5 minutes to boot up the computer.
彼は学校を追い出された。
He got booted out of school.