いい男おとこ

noun

handsome man; good-looking guy

Refers to a man who is physically attractive. Often used in casual conversation.

• 彼かれは本ほん当とうにいい男おとこだね。

  He's a really handsome guy, isn't he?

• あの俳はい優ゆうはいい男おとこで有ゆう名めいだ。

  That actor is famous for being good-looking.

noun

good guy; great person

Describes a man of good character, reliable, or admirable personality. Not about looks.

• 田た中なかさんはいい男おとこだ。いつも助たすけてくれる。

  Tanaka-san is a good guy. He always helps out.

• 彼かれは口くちは悪わるいけど、本ほん当とうはいい男おとこなんだ。

  He's rough-spoken, but deep down he's a great guy.

noun

influential figure (yakuza)

Slang term within yakuza circles for a high-ranking or respected member. Not used in polite society.

• あの組くみの若わか頭がしらはなかなかのいい男おとこらしい。

  I hear that gang's young leader is quite an influential figure.

noun

sumo wrestler

Rare, old-fashioned term for a sumo wrestler, especially one of good physique or character. Mostly historical or literary.

• 昔むかしの相撲すもう取とりは「いい男おとこ」と呼よばれることもあった。

  In the old days, sumo wrestlers were sometimes called 'ii otoko'.