man among men; manly man; alpha male
A set phrase praising a man as the epitome of masculinity, strength, or reliability. Often used in a somewhat dramatic or admiring tone.
He is truly a man among men.
The protagonist of that movie is portrayed as a manly man.
Standard kanji spelling; the most common written form.
Irregular kanji usage using 漢 (man) for emphasis; often seen in manga or casual contexts to convey a rugged, masculine image.
A Japanese expression literally meaning 'a man among men', formed from 男 (man) + の (possessive) + 中 (among) + の + 男. The variant 漢の中の漢 uses the character 漢, which carries a connotation of a strong, rugged man.