Translation guide
Describes a man who is physically impressive, handsome, and well-built. The phrase is often used in a somewhat old-fashioned or literary way to praise a man's appearance.
To describe a man who is tall, strong, and good-looking in a classic, masculine way.
A common, casual term for a handsome or good-looking man, often implying a rugged or manly attractiveness.
彼は本当に男前だね。
He's really a fine figure of a man, isn't he?
Literally 'good man', used colloquially to mean a handsome, attractive man, often with a sense of style or charisma.
あの俳優は本当にいい男だ。
That actor is a fine figure of a man.
A more literal description meaning 'a man with a splendid physique', suitable for formal or written contexts.
彼は立派な体格の男性で、誰もが振り返る。
He is a fine figure of a man, and everyone turns to look.
Describes a man with a dignified, gallant, and handsome appearance, often used in literary or formal praise.
彼の祖父は若い頃、凛々しい男性だったそうだ。
They say his grandfather was a fine figure of a man in his youth.
The English phrase 'fine figure of a man' can sound old-fashioned or like something an older relative might say. In Japanese, 男前 and いい男 are natural, modern ways to compliment a man's looks, while 立派な体格 and 凛々しい are more formal or literary.