ワンマン
also: ワン・マン
Meanings
noun-modifying (irregular)
one-man; solo
Describes a show, team, or operation run by a single person. Used prenominally (e.g., ワンマンショー).
He put on a one-man show.
noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
tyrant; dictatorial person
Refers to a person who acts autocratically, often in an organization or group. Can be used as a noun or adjectivally (ワンマンな社長).
That company president is a tyrant; no one can voice an opinion.
Everyone is troubled by his dictatorial attitude.
conductorless bus/train
Abbreviation of ワンマンカー. Refers to a bus or train operated by only a driver, without a conductor. Common in transportation contexts.
See also: ワンマンカー
This route is operated as a conductorless service.
Usage patterns
- ワンマンな〈人〉a domineering/dictatorial person
He's a domineering boss, and everyone is having a hard time.
- 〈物〉がワンマンで運行する(a bus/train) operates with only a driver, no conductor
The buses on this route are operated by the driver alone, without a conductor.
- ワンマンで〈事〉を決めるto decide something single-handedly/autocratically
The president often decides policy all on his own.