JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
男 — male
- Reading
- ダン・ナン・おとこ・お
- Meaning
- male
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
男 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ダン・ナン・おとこ・お and it means male. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
男 appears in everyday japanese words such as 男 (Man), 長男 (eldest son) and 男子 (youth).
Japanese words containing 男
Frequently asked questions
What does 男 mean in Japanese?
男 means male in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 男 read?
男 is read ダン・ナン・おとこ・お. Reading it inside real words — 男 and 長男 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 男 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 男 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 男 in a word?
A common word containing 男 is 男 (おとこ) — "Man". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 男 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 男 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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