ボーイ

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じょうずだね。

  That boy is good at soccer, isn't he?

• ボーイ、こっちにおいで。

  Boy, come here.

noun

bellboy; porter; waiter

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に物もつを運はこんでもらった。

  I had the hotel bellboy carry my luggage.

• レストランでボーイを呼よんで注ちゅう文もんした。

  I called the waiter at the restaurant and ordered.