boy, priest's residence, priest

About this kanji

The kanji 「坊」 primarily means "boy" or can refer to a "priest's residence" or "priest" in certain contexts. This kanji is often used in nouns rather than verbs. One common compound is "本因坊 (ほんいんぼう)," which refers to Hon'inbō, a famous Go player. Another example is "寝坊 (ねぼう)," meaning to sleep in late. You might also encounter "坊主 (ぼうず)," referring to a Buddhist priest, or "赤ん坊 (あかんぼう)," which means baby. When using this kanji, be aware that it often has a casual or affectionate nuance, especially when referring to young boys or children.

Example sentences

• 小さな坊やが遊んでいる。

  A small boy is playing.

Meanings across languages

English

boy, priest's residence, priest

Tiếng Việt

cậu bé

日本語

坊

한국어

아이

中文

坊

id

anak laki-laki

th

เด็กชาย

es

chico

fr

jeune garçon

de

Bursche

pt

garoto

Common compounds

• 本因坊ほんいんぼうHon'inbō, Honinbo, grandmaster
• 寝坊ねぼうsleeping in late, oversleeping, late riser
• 坊主ぼうずBuddhist priest, bonze, close-cropped hair
• 赤ん坊あかんぼうbaby, infant
• 坊さんぼうさんBuddhist priest, monk, boy
• 坊ちゃんぼっちゃん(another's) son, boy, young master
• お坊さんおぼうさんBuddhist priest, monk, son (of others)
• 坊やぼうやboy, son, child