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ダサ男
dasao
uncool man, dork, geek, dweeb, nerd
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  1. dasao uncool man, dork, geek, dweeb, nerd
How it's used

Used in casual conversation among friends to mock or tease a man who is unfashionable or socially awkward.

彼はダサ男だけど、心は優しい。
Kare wa dasao da kedo, kokoro wa yasashii.
He's an uncool guy, but he has a kind heart.

あのダサ男、また変な服を着てる。
Ano dasao, mata henna fuku o kiteru.
That dork is wearing weird clothes again.

⚖️ Commonly confused with 'otaku' (geek) which implies obsessive interest, while 'dasao' focuses on lack of style or social grace.

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Kanji Breakdown
男
Male
On: だん,なん Kun: おとこ,お
7 strokes N5
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Noun (名詞)
Pattern
ダサ男は〜です。 / 〜のダサ男

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