Illustration: At a neighborhood greengrocer's doorway, an elderly shopkeeper bends to the level of a little boy who has arrived carrying a shopping bag almost as long as his legs. The boy stands proudly with both hands around the handles, while his accompanying parent waits a step behind.

Beyond N1nounLevel estimated by Bebop

坊ぼうや

bouya

little boy, son

A familiar way to address or refer to a young boy. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

その坊ぼうやは大人おとなと話はなしをするのに慣なれている。
The little boy is used to talking with grown-ups.
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坊ぼうや、おかあさんは何処どこだい？
Where is your mother, boy?
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ぐっすり寝ねてね、ティミー坊ぼうや。
Sleep well, Timmy.
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Kanji in 坊

坊boy; priest's residenceOnボウ・ボッ

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