男気(おとこぎ)

おとこぎ
noun
manliness, chivalry, gallantry
informal
1. manliness, chivalry, gallantry
A spirit of courage, honor, and generosity traditionally associated with masculine ideals. Implies willingness to stand up for what is right, help the weak, and act boldly even at personal cost.
彼(かれ)は男気(おとこぎ)のある人(ひと)だ。
He's a man of chivalry.
男気(おとこぎ)を見(み)せて、後輩(こうはい)の分(ぶん)まで払(はら)った。
He showed gallantry and paid for his juniors too.
困(こま)っている人(ひと)を見(み)て見(み)ぬふりができないのが彼(かれ)の男気(おとこぎ)で、いつも損(そん)な役回(やくまわ)りを引(ひ)き受(う)けてしまう。
His chivalrous nature makes it impossible for him to look the other way when someone is in trouble, and he always ends up taking on thankless roles.

Usage

Expresses a traditional ideal of masculine virtue centered on courage, generosity, and standing up for others. Often used approvingly when someone acts with boldness or selfless generosity. Common in casual conversation, manga, and sports contexts.

Despite the 男(おとこ) (man) in the word, it can be used to praise anyone who demonstrates these qualities, though it retains a strongly masculine nuance.

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Related Words

Compare: 義侠(ぎきょう) (chivalry)
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Added 2026.2.26 18:50 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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