English–Japanese

“good-looking man” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinimaime

Example

あの俳優は二枚目です。a no hai yū wa ni mai me de su

That actor is a good-looking man.

Illustration for 二枚目 (good-looking man)

How to say “good-looking man” in Japanese

“Good-looking man” in Japanese is 二枚目 (nimaime).

Refers to a good-looking man whose appearance suggests a polished and appealing presence.

Full entry for 二枚目: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 二枚目

彼は若いころ、映画で二枚目を演じていました。kare wa waka i ko ro ei ga de ni mai me o en ji te i ma shi ta

When he was young, he played handsome male roles in movies.

Tips for using 二枚目

  • The word often carries a slightly playful tone, so it can sound warmer than a neutral statement about a man's appearance.

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