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Japanese word
男らしい
Pronunciation
Romajiotokorashii
Meaning
- i-adjectivemanly
Example
彼はとても男らしい人です。kare wa to te mo otoko ra shi i hito de su
He is a very manly person.
More examples
彼は失敗しても男らしく謝りました。kare wa ship pai shi te mo otoko ra shi ku ayama ri ma shi ta
Even after making a mistake, he apologized like a man.
Core concept
Describes a person or manner that suggests strength, resolve, or other qualities traditionally associated with men.
Common phrases
男らしい人otoko ra shi i hito
a manly person
男らしい態度otoko ra shi i tai do
a manly attitude
男らしい話し方otoko ra shi i hana shi kata
a manly way of speaking
Similar words
男っぽいotokoppoi: Describes a person or manner with a distinctly masculine style or way of acting.
雄々しいooshii: Describes a person or manner as courageous, vigorous, and dignified.
たくましいtakumashii: Describes a person or manner as robust, capable, and able to withstand hardship.
Definition in Japanese
男性に多いとされる力強さや責任感などを感じさせるさま。dan sei ni ō i to sa re ru chikara zuyo sa ya seki nin kan na do o kan ji sa se ru sa ma
Word origin
男らしい (otokorashii) combines 男 (otoko, "man") with らしい (rashii, "showing the qualities of"), forming an adjective for qualities associated with men.
Usage tips
- In conversational English, manly often praises strength or toughness, but its gendered tone can make it less neutral than masculine in modern usage.
Other meanings
- masculinei-adjective
- like a mani-adjective
Opposites
- 女らしいonnarashiifemininei-adjective
Related words
- 男らしさotokorashisamanlinessnoun