also: ワン・マン
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).
彼はワンマンショーを開いた。
He put on a one-man show.
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).
あの社長はワンマンで、誰も意見できない。
That company president is a tyrant; no one can voice an opinion.
彼のワンマンな態度に皆が困っている。
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
この路線はワンマン運転です。
This route is operated as a conductorless service.
He's a domineering boss, and everyone is having a hard time.
The buses on this route are operated by the driver alone, without a conductor.
The president often decides policy all on his own.
one-man control; autocratic management