Korean word

신사

Pronunciation

Romanizationsinsa

그 신사는 항상 예의 바르게 인사했어요.keu sin sa neun hang sang ye ui pa reu ge in sa hae sseo yo

That gentleman always greeted people politely.

신사 숙녀 여러분, 공연을 시작하겠습니다.sin sa sung nyeo yeo reo bun kong yeo neul si ja ka get sseum ni da

Ladies and gentlemen, we will begin the performance.

A well-mannered man whose calm words and actions show respect and dignity.

남자namja: A man or boy identified simply by being male, regardless of age or social standing.

예절과 품위가 있고 행동이나 말씨가 점잖은 남자를 이르는 말.ye jeol gwa pu mwi ga it kko haeng dong i na mal ssi ga cheom ja neun nam ja reul i reu neun mal

The word is a Sino-Korean compound whose historical parts referred to a sash or sign of status and a person of standing.

In Korean, this word often sounds more formal than everyday English gentleman, so it fits respectful descriptions better than casual talk about a male friend.