manly poetic style
Refers to a masculine, vigorous poetic style, especially associated with the Man'yōshū (8th-century poetry anthology). A specialized literary term.
In the poems of the Man'yōshū, one can see powerful expressions called masurao-buri (manly style).
This poet favored composing in the masurao-buri style.
The contrasting feminine poetic style, also associated with the Man'yōshū. ますらおぶり is masculine and vigorous, while たおやめぶり is gentle and graceful.
Kanji spelling with 益荒男 (masculine/brave man) and 振り (style/manner). Rarely used; mainly found in literary or historical contexts.
Alternate kanji spelling using 丈夫 (strong/brave man). Rare; may be confused with じょうぶ (healthy/durable).
Variant without okurigana り. Rare and archaic.
Variant using 風 (style/appearance). Rare and archaic.
From 益荒男 (masurao, 'brave/strong man') + 振り (buri, 'style/manner'). The term originated in classical Japanese poetics to describe a masculine aesthetic.