Kanji · N5 · 7 strokes
男 / man
Kanji for man or male.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ダン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | おとこ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
男 carries the meaning man or male.
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How to write 男
Trace 男 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 男
男の人おとこのひとman
男子だんしmale
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男 in context
あの男の人はだれですか。
あのおとこのひとはだれですか
Who is that man?
男子トイレはどこですか。
だんしといれはどこですか
Where is the men's restroom?
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 男 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
男 — Kanji Practice
7 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/男
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