Translation guide
The English word 'boxer' can refer to a person who boxes, a breed of dog, or a type of engine. This guide focuses on the most common meaning for learners: a person who boxes.
Referring to someone who participates in the sport of boxing, either professionally or as an amateur.
The most common and direct loanword from English. Used for both professional and amateur boxers.
A more formal or literary term for a boxer. Less common in everyday speech.
彼は有名な拳闘家だった。
He was a famous boxer.
Literally 'boxing athlete/player'. Commonly used in sports contexts, similar to 'boxing player'.
彼女はボクシング選手として活躍している。
She is active as a boxer.
Referring to the Boxer breed of dog.
The word ボクサー can mean either a human boxer or the dog breed. If there's a chance of confusion, use ボクシング選手 for the athlete or ボクサー犬 for the dog.
彼はプロのボクサーです。
He is a professional boxer.
あのボクサーはとても強い。
That boxer is very strong.
The same loanword is used for the dog breed. Context usually makes the meaning clear.
うちのボクサーは元気いっぱいです。
Our boxer is full of energy.
Explicitly 'Boxer dog' to avoid ambiguity.
ボクサー犬は賢い犬種です。
Boxer dogs are an intelligent breed.