ハンサム

ハンサム describes a man with refined, attractive facial features. It is a somewhat dated term, less commonly used by younger generations.

Usage

ハンサム is typically used for men only. For women, use 美(うつく)しい, きれい, or 美人(びじん).

Modern alternatives

• イケメン is the modern slang for "handsome man" (very common)
• かっこいい describes both appearance and general coolness
• 二枚目(にまいめ) is a theatrical term for "leading man type"

Adjective forms

• ハンサムな + noun (attributive)
• ハンサムだ (predicative)