Man in Japanese
"man" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
男
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5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "man". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
男 is a man, written 田 field and 力 strength. 夫 is a husband and a grown man. 翁 is an old man, a literary word. 仁 is a person in formal compounds and also benevolence. 人 is a person of either sex.
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 "man"
man
fu
Shape of adult man. Husband.
man
ou
Composed of feather and public. Old man with white hair.
man
jin
Composed of person and two. Two people.
man
jin
Pictograph of a person standing, seen from the side.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for man?
The most common kanji for "man" is 男, read as dan. It means male. Related kanji: 夫 (man), 翁 (man), 仁 (man), 人 (man).
How many strokes does 男 have?
男 has 7 strokes.