Male in Japanese
"male" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
男
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4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "male". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
male
Reading: dan
7 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of '田' (rice field) and '力' (power). One who works in fields.
What it carries
Man, strength, labor. Reflects traditional gender roles.
Related kanji for "male"
male
yuu · powerful, wisdom
Combines 'bird' (隹) with 'arm strength' (厷), depicting a powerful male bird. Extended to mean masculine valor and outstanding individuals.
male
you · mysterious, nature
Combines 'hill' (阝) with 'rising sun' (昜), representing the sunny southern side of mountains. Means sun, brightness, and positivity.
male name suffix(also: mister, you, ruler)
kun · mysterious, wisdom
Composed of govern and mouth. One who governs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for male?
The most common kanji for "male" is 男, read as dan. It means male. Related kanji: 雄 (male), 陽 (male), 君 (male name suffix).
How many strokes does 男 have?
男 has 7 strokes.