“Manly” in Japanese
Short answer
Manly in Japanese is “雄々しい” (ooshii). Full meaning: manly, brave, heroic.
Other ways to say “Manly” in Japanese
凛々しい
ririshii gallant, manly, brave, imposing, awe-inspiring, chivalrous, dignified
男臭い
otokokusai smelling of men, reeking of male body odor; manly, macho
雄雄しい
ooshii manly, brave, heroic
男々しい
ooshii manly, brave, heroic
おおしい
ooshii manly, brave, heroic
雄おしい
ooshii manly, brave, heroic
男男しい
ooshii manly, brave, heroic
おゝしい
ooshii manly, brave, heroic
男性的
danseiteki manly
男らしい
otokorashii manly, masculine, like a man
男っぽい
otokoppoi manly, boyish
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