1.
man, male
An adult male human. A formal and neutral term for referring to men.
この会社は男性社員が多い。
This company has many male employees.
男性の方はこちらへどうぞ。
Men this way, please.
Formal context
男性と女性の賃金格差
The wage gap between men and women
男性トイレは右側です。
The men's restroom is on the right.
調査によると、男性の平均寿命は女性より短い。
According to the survey, the average lifespan of men is shorter than that of women.
男性 is the formal, neutral term for men.
COMPARISON OF TERMS:
- 男性: man (formal, neutral)
- 男: man/male (can sound rough in some contexts)
- 男の人: man (polite, everyday)
- 男の子: boy
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 男性社員: male employee
- 男性専用: men-only
- 男性向け: for men
- 成人男性: adult male
OPPOSITE: 女性 (woman, female)
Related Words
See also:
女性