男
おとこ · otoko
Man, male
- fellow, guy, chap, bloke
- male lover, boyfriend, man
- manliness, manly honor, manly honour, manly reputation
falls on the next particle · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
盆踊りの輪に加わって、老若男女と一緒に踊り明かした。
ぼんおどりのわにくわわって、ろうにゃくなんにょといっしょにおどりあかした。
I joined the Bon dance circle and danced all night with people of all ages.
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犬を連れた人と、立ち話をしている男性がいる。
いぬをつれたひとと、たちばなしをしているだんせいがいる。
There is a man chatting with a person walking a dog.
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What does 男 mean?
Man, male. It can also mean: fellow, guy, chap, bloke; male lover, boyfriend, man; manliness, manly honor, manly honour, manly reputation.
How do you pronounce 男?
おとこ (otoko). Pitch accent: odaka — falls on the next particle. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 男?
JLPT N5 — beginner. See the JLPT N5 guide.
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