乙女男子 (おとめだんし) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
effeminate man
Describes a man with feminine traits or appearance; often used in casual or descriptive contexts, not necessarily derogatory.
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Similar words
- 乙女
乙女 means 'maiden' or 'young girl'; 乙女男子 combines it with 男子 (boy/man) to describe a man with maiden-like qualities.
- 女装
女装 refers to cross-dressing or wearing women's clothing, while 乙女男子 focuses on inherent effeminate traits rather than clothing.
Etymology
Compound of 乙女 (maiden) and 男子 (boy/man). The exact origin is uncertain; it is a modern coinage describing effeminate men.
