Lexical entry

ゲイ

gei

A gay person, especially a man.

People & Social LifePure GairaigoSource UncertainSource uncertain

Meaning

Refers to a homosexual person, especially a male. In contemporary use it is often neutral, but it is still sensitive in some contexts.

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ゲイボーイ

An old term for a young gay man or a male host for gay customers.

ホモ

Prefix meaning 'same'; or derogatory slang for a male homosexual.

ニューハーフ

A person assigned male at birth who lives or performs as a woman.

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