ゲイです
gei desu
The Japanese phrase for "you are gay" is ゲイです (gei desu).
This phrase is used to make a statement to someone that they are attracted to people of the same sex.
How do you pronounce it?
gei desu
Did you know?
- If you want to be very indirect or use older terminology, you might encounter the word 男の色好み (otoko no irokonomi), which literally translates to 'a man's preference for colors/beauty'.
- Using the phrase ゲイです is a direct statement of identity, but because Japanese culture values ambiguity, people often use phrases like そういう傾向があります to mean 'I have those tendencies' instead.
- Although ゲイ is now common, older generations may still use the term オカマ, which was historically used for gay men but is now often considered a derogatory slur or reserved for drag queens.
Examples in context
- あなたは同性愛者ですYou are gay.
- 彼はゲイです。Kare wa gei desu.He is gay.
- あの人はゲイです。Ano hito wa gei desu.That person is gay.
Example conversation
Ren is coming out to Himari.
- 蓮 Ren陽葵、伝えたいことがあるんだ。Himari, tsutaetai koto ga aru n da.Himari, there is something I want to tell you.
- 陽葵 Himariどうしたの？大丈夫？Dōshita no? Daijōbu?What's wrong? Are you okay?
- 蓮 Ren実は、僕はゲイです。Jitsu wa, boku wa gei desu.Actually, I am gay.
- 陽葵 Himari話してくれてありがとう、蓮。Hanashite kurete arigatō, Ren.Thank you for telling me, Ren.
