Translation guide
How to express that something is intended for, suitable for, or designed for men in Japanese. Covers products, services, spaces, and activities.
Describing goods like clothing, cosmetics, or accessories that are made for male users.
Standard compound meaning 'for men' or 'men's use'. Attach directly to a noun.
This is a cosmetic product for men.
Loanword from English 'men's', very common in marketing and casual contexts. Often used as a prefix.
Literally 'for gentlemen', used for upscale or formal men's products. Sounds refined.
Are you looking for a gentleman's umbrella?
Referring to services like haircuts, spas, or restrooms designated for men.
Means 'exclusively for men'. Used for services or spaces where only men are allowed.
Specifying that a garment is cut or sized for male bodies.
Directly means 'men's size'. Used in retail and online shopping.
This jacket is a men's size.
Describing social gatherings, workshops, or competitions limited to male participants.
Means 'limited to men'. Common for events.
Making a broad claim that a thing is intended for male use or consumption.
Literally 'for the sake of men'. A versatile phrase that can modify any noun.
男性用 is a formal, standard compound used in written Japanese and official contexts. メンズ is a casual loanword common in fashion and advertising. Use 男性用 for neutral descriptions, メンズ for trendy or conversational settings.
The men's restroom is over there.
This watch is designed for men.
I'm interested in men's fashion.
This floor is for men only.
Means 'aimed at men' or 'for a male audience'. Softer than 専用, implies targeting rather than exclusivity.
There is a yoga class for men.
Also used for services, e.g., メンズエステ (men's esthetic salon).
I want to try a men's spa treatment.
More explicit version, often seen on labels.
We also have kimono in men's sizes.
This event is for men only.
Often used in sports or school contexts, e.g., 男子トイレ (boys' restroom), 男子チーム (boys' team).
I joined the boys' basketball club.
This is a health food for men.
Used with verbs like おすすめ (recommend) or 人気 (popular). Means 'for men' in the sense of 'to men'.
This car is popular with men.
Where is the men's clothing section?
Do not translate 'for men' as 男のため (おとこのため) in most contexts. It sounds unnatural and overly literal. Use the patterns above instead.
Is there a gym for men only?
I'm looking for a gift for men.