男臭い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 男臭い | 男臭くない |
| Polite | 男臭いです | 男臭くないですalso 男臭くありません |
| Past polite | 男臭かったです | 男臭くなかったですalso 男臭くありませんでした |
| Past | 男臭かった | 男臭くなかった |
| Te-form | 男臭くて | 男臭くなくて |
| Adverbial | 男臭く | |
| Conditional | 男臭ければ | 男臭くなければ |
| Tara conditional | 男臭かったら | 男臭くなかったら |
smelling of men; reeking of male body odor
Describes a strong, often unpleasant smell associated with men, such as sweat or body odor. Can be used literally for a room, clothing, or a person.
The room smelled of men, so I opened the window.
His T-shirt reeks of male body odor.
manly; macho
Refers to a stereotypically masculine atmosphere, behavior, or attitude, often with a nuance of being overly macho or lacking refinement. Can be used for a person, a group, or a situation.
That workplace is very macho, making it hard for women to work there.
I can't keep up with his manly way of thinking.