Translation guide
A man who pursues romantic or sexual relationships with many women, often without serious commitment. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through various terms ranging from playful to derogatory, with nuances of wealth, charm, or irresponsibility.
To refer to a man who dates or sleeps with many women, often in a lighthearted or casual way.
Literally 'play person'. A common, relatively neutral term for a man who enjoys casual relationships and nightlife. Can imply a lack of seriousness.
He's always been a playboy and has never been in a serious relationship.
Literally 'color man'. An old-fashioned or literary term for a handsome, charming womanizer. Can be used playfully.
To emphasize the luxurious lifestyle and social status often associated with a playboy.
To describe a man who betrays a partner by seeing other women, often with a negative moral judgment.
To describe a man who enjoys flirting and charming women without necessarily pursuing serious relationships or sex.
Originally 'soft faction', now refers to a man who is smooth with women, often approaching them on the street. Can be a noun or adjective.
Do not directly translate 'playboy' as 遊び少年 (asobi shounen) or similar. Use established terms like 遊び人 or プレイボーイ.
遊び人 is more about a lifestyle of fun and casual dating, while 女たらし emphasizes deception and hurting women. Choose based on the degree of negativity.
Literally 'woman deceiver/seducer'. A more negative term implying manipulation or insincerity. Often used critically.
That guy is a playboy who has made many women cry.
Loanword from English. Often carries the image of a stylish, wealthy man who enjoys luxury and multiple partners. Can be neutral or admiring.
He's a playboy who drives around in a luxury car.
He was known as the village's biggest playboy.
Literally 'dissolute son'. Refers to a rich man's son who spends his time and money on pleasure, including women. Implies irresponsibility.
The company president's son is a playboy who does nothing but have fun instead of helping with the business.
Originally 'son of a noble family', now often used for a wealthy, privileged young man. Can imply a playboy lifestyle if context suggests it.
Literally 'unfaithful person'. Commonly used for a man who cheats on his partner. Strongly negative.
He's a playboy, so you shouldn't trust him.
Literally 'passionate man'. A more literary way to say a man who falls in love easily with many women. Can be euphemistic.
He's a playboy who changes girlfriends one after another.
He's a playboy who's always hitting on girls.
Slang for a flashy, flirtatious guy who is not serious. Often associated with a particular fashion style and partying.
That playboy is walking with a different girl again.
He's the playboy son of a famous company and spends every weekend at upscale clubs.