男
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Base noun form. Refers to an adult male or the male gender. Often used in compound words or phrases to specify male-related concepts.
Theme
At a community event, User and their friend Ken are discussing volunteer roles for an upcoming festival.
男
おとこ
man / male
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Think of a strong 'man' with muscles — 'otto' (男 otoko sounds like 'oh-toe-ko') means man. 'Otto' → 男 (otoko, 'man').
Cultural Note
『男』 (otoko, 'man') is a common term in Japanese for males and is used in various contexts, from casual conversations to formal settings. It appears in words like 『男の子』 (otoko no ko, 'boy') and 『男性』 (dansei, 'male gender').
Forms
Base: 男Base noun form. Refers to an adult male or the male gender. Often used in compound words or phrases to specify male-related concepts.