男おとこ衆しゅう

noun

men; group of men

Refers to a group of men collectively, often in contrast to 女衆 (women). Used in traditional or communal settings.

See also: 女衆

• 祭まつりの準じゅん備びは男おとこ衆しゅうが中ちゅう心しんになって進すすめた。

  The men took the lead in preparing for the festival.

noun

manservant; male servant

A male servant or attendant, especially in a traditional household or inn. Often paired with 女衆 (female servant).

See also: 女衆

• 旅りょ館かんの男おとこ衆しゅうが荷に物もつを部屋へやまで運はこんでくれた。

  The male attendant at the inn carried our luggage to the room.

noun

male attendants to an actor

Specifically refers to male attendants or assistants serving a kabuki or traditional theater actor. A specialized historical/theatrical term.

• 歌か舞ぶ伎き役やく者しゃの男おとこ衆しゅうは、舞ぶ台たい裏うらで衣い装しょうの手伝てつだいをする。

  The actor's male attendants help with costumes backstage in kabuki.