男性

だんせい

Man; male

N4noun·dansei

How to remember it

男 (male) + 性 (nature/gender) — the male gender.

Example sentences

  • 男性のお客様がお待ちです。

    だんせいのおきゃくさまがおまちです。

    A male customer is waiting.

  • 男性用のトイレはあちらです。

    だんせいようのトイレはあちらです。

    The men's restroom is over there.

Usage

Formal, neutral term used in signs and announcements; pair is 女性.

Related words

女性男子男の子

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