Lexical entry

ゲイボーイ

geibooi

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

People & Social LifePure GairaigoWasei-EigoCompoundSource: English

Meaning

Used for a young male homosexual, or for a man who works as a host in a bar for gay men. The term is dated and can sound derogatory or objectifying.

Examples

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ステッキガール

A young woman in early Shōwa Japan who accompanied male clients for walks for a fee.

ギャル

A young woman, especially one associated with the gyaru fashion subculture.

ニューハーフ

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

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags: ambiguous-sense, possible-wasei, related-candidate-uncertain, localization-needs-review
Active language: English