童貞
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Meanings
1
male virginity; male virgin
Refers specifically to a male who has not had sexual intercourse, or the state of being one. Often used in contrast to 処女 (female virgin).
See also: 処女
He is still a virgin.
To lose one's virginity (as a male).
2
Catholic nun; sister
Christian term for a nun or religious sister. Rare in everyday Japanese; mostly encountered in religious contexts.
She devoted her life as a nun in the convent.
Usage patterns
- 童貞を捨てるto lose one's (male) virginity
He lost his virginity after becoming a university student.
- 童貞をこじらせる(slang) to become emotionally awkward or hung up due to a lack of romantic experience
He's a bit awkward about romance because of his lack of experience.