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[おとこ()]
otoko
noun, noun, used as a prefix

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[おっこ()]
okko
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English Meaning(s) for 男

noun, noun, used as a prefix
  1. man; male
noun
  1. fellow; guy; chap; bloke
  2. male lover; boyfriend; man
  3. manliness; manly honor; manly honour; manly reputation

Definition and Synonyms for 男

Male a person who belongs to the sex that cannot have babies
Synonyms: , , , , 男性,
Man an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
Synonyms: ガイ, 丁年, 成人男性, , , , , 男の人, 男子, 男性, 紳士,
Man a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman
Synonyms: ひと, 万物の霊長, , , , 人間, 人間, , , , , 男の人,
Man an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent)
Synonyms: ひと, 万物の霊長, , , , 人間, 人間, , , , , 男の人,

Meanings for each kanji in 男

» male

Categories 男 is a member of

Individual a human being
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Adult a fully developed person from maturity onward
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Lover a significant other to whom you are not related by marriage
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Male a person who belongs to the sex that cannot have babies
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 男

Sample Sentences for 男

The selfish man was despised by his colleagues.
He may be a good man for all I know.
That man didn't give me his name.
This is the man who's suspected by the police.
He was always true to his promises.

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