Translation of Japanese word "男" to English
男
おとこ
[otoko]
IPA: /otoko/
Meaning
NounAn adult male human.
How to use
男 (otoko) — 'man / male'. 男の人 (otoko no hito) — a man. 男の子 (otoko no ko) — boy. Compounds: 男性 (dansei) — male (formal).
🇬🇧 English
man / male
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 男
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おとこ
Romaji Transcription: otoko
Example Sentences
彼は男です。
He is a man.
私と彼は男と女です。
わたしとかれはおとことおんなです。
I and he are a man and a woman.
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Common phrases
- 男の人— a man
- 男の子— boy
Frequency rank: #67 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "男" mean?▼
The Japanese word "男" means "man / male" in English.
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The word "男" is read as "おとこ" (otoko). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to refer to a male person.".
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