二に枚まい目め半はん

noun

comedian who plays a lover's part; man who is both handsome and fun

A kabuki-derived term for a male performer or person who combines the handsome, romantic qualities of a 二枚目 (lover type) with the comedic, approachable traits of a 三枚目 (clown type). Used in entertainment contexts and occasionally for describing a man's personality.

• 彼かれは二に枚まい目め半はんの役やくがよく似に合あう俳はい優ゆうだ。

  He is an actor who suits roles that are both handsome and comedic.

• あの芸げい人にんは二に枚まい目め半はんで、女じょ性せいファンが多おおい。

  That entertainer is a handsome funny guy and has many female fans.