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男らしい (おとこらしい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
i-adjective
manly ; masculine ; like a man
Describes a person, behavior, or quality that fits a traditional ideal of manliness: strong, dependable, brave, or straightforward. Often used positively, but can also imply stereotypical expectations.
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I was told to act like a man.
Similar words 女おんな らしい The feminine counterpart, meaning 'womanly' or 'feminine'.
男だん 性せい 的てき More formal and analytical, meaning 'masculine' in a broader sense, often used in descriptions of traits or appearance.
Etymology Compound of 男 (otoko, 'man') + らしい (rashii, 'typical of, like'). The suffix らしい attaches to nouns to express that something has the characteristic qualities of that noun.
