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VocabJLPT N1

boy

Noun

Definitions

1. boy
2. kid

This somewhat literary or classical word refers to a young child or boy, often encountered in traditional literature, folklore, and religious texts. It carries an old-fashioned or elegant nuance compared to modern everyday words for children.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"That boy is full of energy," he said.

Sentence 2

"I saw a boy playing," he noted.

Sentence 3

"I caught a glimpse of the boy," he said.

Sentence 4

"He has the face of a young boy," she thought.

Sentence 5

"I heard the boy's name," she mentioned.