noun
boy; young male
General term for a boy or young male, similar to English 'boy'. Used in casual contexts or as a form of address.
あのボーイはサッカーが上手だね。
That boy is good at soccer, isn't he?
ボーイ、こっちにおいで。
Boy, come here.
noun
Refers to male service staff in hotels or restaurants, such as bellboys, porters, or waiters. Often used in compounds like ベルボーイ or ホテルボーイ.
ホテルのボーイに荷物を運んでもらった。
I had the hotel bellboy carry my luggage.
レストランでボーイを呼んで注文した。
I called the waiter at the restaurant and ordered.