“Man” in Japanese is 男の人 (おとこのひと), pronounced otoko no hito.
Pronunciation
The word has 6 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Man, literally “male person”. 男 alone can sound blunt; 男性 (dansei) is more formal.
Example sentences
- あの男の人は先生です。あのおとこのひとはせんせいです。That man is a teacher.
- 男の人が二人います。おとこのひとがふたりいます。There are two men.
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FAQ
How do you say man in Japanese?
Man in Japanese is 男の人 (おとこのひと), pronounced “otoko no hito”.
How do you write man in Japanese?
It's written 男の人 with kanji, or おとこのひと in hiragana. Both are read otoko no hito.
Is 男の人 on the JLPT?
Yes. 男の人 (otoko no hito) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.