男の子
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Base noun form. Consists of 『男』 (otoko, 'man') + possessive particle 『の』 (no) + 『子』 (ko, 'child'), literally meaning 'man's child' or 'male child'.
Theme
User and their friend Mika are at a park watching children play and chatting about family.
男の子
おとこのこ
boy
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'man' (男 otoko) with a 'child' (子 ko) — it's a boy! 'Man-child' → 男の子 (otoko no ko, 'boy').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『男の子』 (otoko no ko, 'boy') is commonly used to refer to young boys in everyday conversation. It's a neutral term, and you might hear it in contexts like family, school, or media.
Forms
Base: 男の子Base noun form. Consists of 『男』 (otoko, 'man') + possessive particle 『の』 (no) + 『子』 (ko, 'child'), literally meaning 'man's child' or 'male child'.