Translation guide
A bellboy is a hotel employee who carries luggage and runs errands for guests. In Japanese, the role is typically expressed with borrowed terms or descriptive phrases.
The English word 'bellboy' refers to a hotel employee who assists guests with luggage and other tasks. In Japanese, this role is most commonly expressed with the loanword ベルボーイ, though native terms exist.
The most direct and commonly understood term, borrowed from English. Used in hotels and service contexts.
ベルボーイに荷物を部屋まで運んでもらった。
I had the bellboy carry my luggage to the room.
Another loanword, from 'porter'. Can refer to a bellboy or luggage handler, though less specific than ベルボーイ.
Literally 'luggage handler'. A more descriptive, native Japanese term, but less common in modern hotel contexts.
荷物係がロビーで待っていた。
The luggage handler was waiting in the lobby.
ホテルのポーターがタクシーを呼んでくれた。
The hotel porter called a taxi for me.