男
male
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of '田' (rice field) and '力' (power). One who works in fields.
Symbolism
Man, strength, labor. Reflects traditional gender roles.
Component Breakdown
top-bottom: field + power
Words & Expressions
Words written with 男
Four-Character Compounds
善男善女
ぜんなんぜんにょ
pious men and women; religious people; the faithful
男尊女卑
だんそんじょひ
male domination of women; male chauvinism; subjection of women
老若男女
ろうにゃくなんにょ
men and women of all ages
女尊男卑
じょそんだんぴ
placing women above men
Proverbs & Idioms
男は度胸、女は愛嬌
おとこはどきょう、おんなはあいきょう
Courage for men, charm for women
Traditional virtues for each gender
Anime & Manga
おそ松さん
Mr. Osomatsu
Gag comedy of sextuplet 'male' brothers. Reboot of Fujio Akatsuka's work.
男子高校生の日常
Daily Lives of High School Boys
A well-known work with 男 in its Japanese title.
氷属性男子とクールな同僚女子
The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague
A well-known work with 男 in its Japanese title.
夢見る男子は現実主義者
The Dreaming Boy is a Realist
A well-known work with 男 in its Japanese title.
八男って、それはないでしょう！
The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me?
A well-known work with 男 in its Japanese title.
Games
うたの☆プリンスさまっ♪
Uta no Prince-sama(2010)
Developer: Broccoli
Otome game enjoying romance with 'male' idols.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 男 mean in Japanese?
男 means male.
How do you read 男?
On'yomi: ダン、ナン (DAN, NAN). Kun'yomi: おとこ、お (otoko, o).
How many strokes does 男 have?
男 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 田 (field).
Is 男 a good kanji for a tattoo?
男 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means male. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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