Translation and Meaning of: 坊や - bouya
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 坊や (bouya) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: bouya
Kana: ぼうや
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: boy
Meaning in English: boy
Definition: boy.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (坊や) bouya
坊や (Bouya) is a Japanese word that refers to a young boy or lad. The word is composed of two kanji characters: 坊 (bou) which means "monk" or "boy" and や (ya) which is a diminutive suffix. The origin of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when boys were often raised in Buddhist temples and called "bouzu" (monk). Over time, the word evolved to "bouya" and eventually to "bouya". Nowadays, the word is used to refer to boys of all ages, but it is more common for young children.How to Write in Japanese - (坊や) bouya
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (坊や) bouya:
Synonyms and Similar - (坊や) bouya
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
少年; 男の子; 子供; 幼児
Words containing: 坊や
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Words with the same pronunciation: ぼうや bouya
Example Sentences - (坊や) bouya
Below are some example sentences:
坊やは元気ですか？
Bōya wa genki desu ka?
How's the boy?
How are you?
- 坊や - boy
- は - topic particle
- 元気 - health, vigor, energy
- です - verb to be (polite form)
- か - interrogative particle
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Other words of the same type: noun
See other words from our dictionary that are also: noun
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "boy" é "(坊や) bouya". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
