Japanese

だんせい
Meaning: male; man
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

男
性

Example sentences

That man kindly showed me the way.
ペニスは男性の生殖器です。
The penis is the male reproductive organ.
陰茎は男性の外部生殖器の一つである。
The penis is one of the male external reproductive organs.
日本のバレンタインデーには、女性が好きな男性にチョコレートを贈る習慣がある。
On Valentine's Day in Japan, it is customary for women to give chocolates to men they like.
駕籠の後棒を担ぐ男性が疲れている
The man carrying the rear of the palanquin is tired.

Usage Notes

Generally refers to an adult male or the male gender in a formal or biological context.

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