noun, noun, used as a prefix
General term for an adult human male. Also used as a prefix in compounds like 男言葉 or 男社会.
See also: 女 (おんな)
あの男の人は誰ですか。
Who is that man?
男の子が公
A boy is playing in the park.
noun
Colloquial reference to a male person, often used among friends or in casual speech. Can sound rough or familiar depending on context.
あいつはいい男だよ。
That guy is a good fellow.
飲み屋で変な男に絡まれた。
I was accosted by a weird guy at the bar.
noun
boyfriend; male lover
Refers to a romantic male partner. Often used with possessive expressions like 私の男 or あの女の男.
彼女にはもう男がいるらしい。
It seems she already has a boyfriend.
あの男と別れて正解だった。
Breaking up with that man was the right decision.
noun
manliness; manly honor
Abstract quality of being a 'real man', often tied to honor, reputation, or stoicism. Common in set phrases like 男が廃る or 男を見せる.
ここで逃げたら男が廃る。
If I run away now, I'll lose my manly honor.
彼はここぞという時に男を見せた。
He showed his manliness when it really counted.