JLPT N5 Beginner
男
A direct term for a man or male, often carrying a nuance of bluntness or masculine honor.
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1 Noun
"Man" / "Male"
Identifies a person of the male sex, emphasizing biological gender or the category itself rather than individual status.
Example
この クラス は 男 より 女 の 方 が 多い です 。
In this class, there are more women than men.
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2 Noun
"Manliness" / "Honor"
Represents the abstract concept of masculine honor, face, or reputation within a social hierarchy.
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3 Noun
"Boyfriend" / "Lover"
A crude or slang reference to a male lover or boyfriend.
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