English–Japanese

“ladies' man” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinanpa

Example

彼は軟派の男です。kare wa nan pa no otoko de su

He is a ladies' man.

Illustration for 軟派 (ladies' man)

How to say “ladies' man” in Japanese

“Ladies' man” in Japanese is 軟派 (nanpa).

Describes a man whose romantic attention moves readily from one woman to another without a strong commitment.

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

Example sentences with 軟派

彼が軟派だといううわさは、すぐに広まりました。kare ga nan pa da to i u u wa sa wa su gu ni hiro ma ri ma shi ta

The rumor that he is a ladies' man spread quickly.

Tips for using 軟派

  • In conversational Japanese, 軟派 (nanpa) usually describes a pattern of approaching women casually, so it is not a neutral term for someone who is simply popular.

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