also: きょうき
noun
Refers to a manly, gallant, and selfless spirit, often associated with helping the weak and acting honorably. Sometimes contrasted with 女気 (おんなぎ, womanly spirit).
See also: 女気 (おんなぎ)
彼は男気にあふれた行動で、みんなから尊敬されている。
He is respected by everyone for his chivalrous actions.
あの先輩には男気を感じる。
I sense a chivalrous spirit in that senior.
Rare kanji spelling; also read きょうき with the same meaning.
Rare reading of 侠気, synonymous with おとこぎ.
Alternative kanji spelling using 漢 (man), emphasizing masculine chivalry.
The feminine counterpart, meaning 'womanly spirit' or 'feminine grace'.
Compound of 男 (おとこ, man) and 気 (ぎ, spirit). The kanji 侠 (chivalry) is sometimes used, reflecting the meaning of gallantry.