Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 Related words 男おとこ らしい 男らしい is a broader term for manly or masculine in character or behavior, while 精悍 specifically emphasizes a sharp, fierce, and tough appearance.
鋭するど い 鋭い means sharp in a general sense (eyes, mind, blade), but 精悍 combines sharpness with a virile, dauntless quality.
Written forms 精せい 悍かん Usage 99%
精せい かん Usage 1%
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せいかん Usage 1%
Etymology The kanji 精 (spirit, energy) and 悍 (fierce, bold) combine to suggest a fierce, spirited sharpness. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the compound is conventionally associated with a tough, masculine look.
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