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シケメン Japanese meaning | Kotomora

シケメン

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Meanings

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noun

drab, depressed man

slangrare term

Slang term coined as a blend of しける (to feel gloomy/depressed) and イケメン (handsome man). Describes a man who looks unenergetic, gloomy, or unattractive, often due to mood or circumstances. Rare and informal.

See also: しける · イケメン

最さい近きん彼かれは失しつ恋れんしてすっかりシケメンになっちゃった。
Lately he's become a total drab, depressed guy after getting his heart broken.

Similar words

イケメン
イケメン is a positive term for a handsome, cool man, while シケメン is its negative, slangy counterpart meaning a gloomy, unattractive man.
しける
しける is the verb meaning 'to feel gloomy' or 'to be depressed', which forms the first part of シケメン.

Etymology

A slang portmanteau combining しける (to feel gloomy) and イケメン (handsome man). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged in casual youth language as a playful antonym to イケメン.