Translation guide
A lecher is a man who shows excessive or offensive sexual interest in women. Japanese has several words for this, ranging from mild to strong, and often used in casual or vulgar contexts.
Describe a man who is sexually predatory or constantly leering at women.
A very common, casual word for a lecherous or perverted man. Can be used as a noun or adjective. Often used jokingly or lightly, but can be insulting.
Direct translations like '好色漢' exist but sound archaic or unnatural. Stick to スケベ or エロ親父 for natural Japanese.
あの人はスケベだ。
That guy is a lecher.
Don't look at me with those lecherous eyes.
Literally 'erotic old man'. Refers to a middle-aged or older lecher. Often used derogatorily.
I was groped by a lecherous old man on the train.
A slightly older or more dialectal variant of スケベ. Same meaning, but can sound a bit rougher or more traditional.
You lecherous old geezer.
A formal or literary term for a lecher or a man with strong sexual appetites. Rare in everyday speech.
He was a famous lecher.