Japanese Conversation · Level 27
90 words
Japanese word
ボーイ
Pronunciation
Romajibōi
Meaning
- nounbellboy
Example
ホテルのボーイに荷物を運んでもらいます。ho te ru no bō i ni ni motsu o hako n de mo ra i ma su
I have the bellboy carry my luggage at the hotel.
More examples
ホテルに着くと、ボーイが部屋まで案内してくれます。ho te ru ni tsu ku to bō i ga heya ma de an nai shi te ku re ma su
When I arrive at the hotel, the bellboy shows me to my room.
Core concept
Refers to the hotel staff member who takes care of guests' luggage when they arrive or leave.
Common phrases
ホテルのボーイho te ru no bō i
hotel bellboy
ボーイを呼ぶbō i o yo bu
call the bellboy
ボーイに荷物を預けるbō i ni ni motsu o azu ke ru
leave luggage with the bellboy
Similar words
ポーターpōtā: A worker who transports luggage for travelers in places such as hotels, stations, and airports.
Definition in Japanese
ホテルで、宿泊客の荷物を運ぶなどの世話をする係の人。ho te ru de shuku haku kyaku no ni motsu o hako bu na do no se wa o su ru kakari no hito
Word origin
ボーイ (bōi) is a loanword from English boy, and Japanese gave the word a service-related use for a male hotel attendant.
Usage tips
- The English term bellboy contains boy because the job was traditionally associated with a young male worker, but bellhop is also common.