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boy
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. boy
  2. 2. bellboy
This loanword can refer to a boy or young male, but in Japanese it is also commonly used to mean a waiter or male service staff, particularly in older or formal usage. Context will help you determine which meaning is intended.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Waiter, can we order please?" I called out.

Sentence 2

"I watched a cowboy movie," he said.

Sentence 3

"I've loved playing outside since I was a boy," he said.

Sentence 4

He used to work as a bellboy when he was young.

Sentence 5

"Waiter, could we get the check?" I said.