Translation guide
In Japanese, the concept of a 'male student' is typically expressed by combining the word for 'male/man' with the word for 'student'. The most common and neutral term is 男子学生 (danshi gakusei). However, in many contexts, simply using 学生 (gakusei) is sufficient, as gender is often inferred from context. There are also more specific terms like 男子生徒 (danshi seito) for younger students, and colloquial abbreviations like 男子 (danshi) when the context is clear.
He is a male student.
The number of male students is increasing.
Simply 'student'. In many situations, gender is not specified unless necessary. If the context already implies the student is male, this is the most natural choice.
That student is in the soccer club. (Context implies male)
Specifically a male university student. Use when you need to emphasize the university level.
The employment rate for male university students is high.
Referring to a male student in elementary, junior high, or high school.
The standard term for a male pupil in primary or secondary education. '生徒' (seito) is used for students under a teacher's guidance, typically up to high school.
That male student commutes by bicycle every day.
Colloquially, 'danshi' alone can mean 'male student' when the school context is clear. Often used in phrases like 'danshi kōkōsei' (male high school student).
Referring to a male student in a traditional art, craft, or discipline.
Literally 'male disciple/apprentice'. Used in traditional settings like martial arts, tea ceremony, or crafts. 'Deshi' implies a master-student relationship.
He is a male student of that dojo.
A male trainee or intern, often in a vocational or corporate training program.
While '男性' (dansei) means 'male', it is not used to form 'male student' as '男性学生'. The correct prefix is '男子' (danshi). '男性' is used for adults in general, not in compound nouns for students.
In Japanese, unless gender is specifically relevant, it's common to just say '学生' (gakusei) or '生徒' (seito). Over-specifying gender can sound unnatural or overly clinical.
あの男子たちはいつも遅刻する。
Those boys (male students) are always late.
Specifically a male high school student. Use for clarity when the education level matters.
This game is popular among male high school students.
A new male trainee is coming from today.