男性
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Base noun form. Used to refer to an adult male person or the male gender in general. Can be used alone or with modifiers, e.g., 『若い男性』 (wakai dansei, 'young man').
Theme
During a casual coffee break at a café, User and their friend Yumi discuss hobbies and social activities.
男性
だんせい
man
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
To remember 『男性』 (dansei, 'man'), think of 'Dan' (a common male name) and 'say' — Dan says he's a man! 'Dan-say' → 男性 (dansei, 'man').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『男性』 (dansei, 'man') is a formal term often used in official contexts like documents, news, or polite conversation. It contrasts with 『女性』 (josei, 'woman') and is part of everyday vocabulary for describing gender.
Forms
Base: 男性Base noun form. Used to refer to an adult male person or the male gender in general. Can be used alone or with modifiers, e.g., 『若い男性』 (wakai dansei, 'young man').