A respectful way to address someone, often indicating a sense of distance or formality, typically used among peers or in letters to show politeness regarding the other person's residence or status.
A term used between friends or family members, particularly by a wife to her husband, conveying affection or familiarity.
A respectful third-person pronoun referring to someone, often used when discussing a person with esteem, or as an honorific address similar to "that person" or "that gentleman/lady."
Historically, this term has evolved from denoting someone’s place of residence to becoming a way to address peers with respect, albeit its use has shifted in contemporary settings, sometimes leading to misunderstandings about social hierarchy based on context.
Example:
毎晩十分な睡眠をとれば、あなたはずっと気分がよくなるだろう。
A human individual who possesses male sexual organs and functions, commonly recognized as an adult and mature male.
An individual who embodies traditionally masculine qualities such as strength, decisiveness, and bravery, often expected to take initiative and act protectively towards others.
A male who has attained a level of maturity, generally considered capable of handling responsibilities and societal roles expected of men.
A term used to refer to a male partner in a romantic or sexual context, often implying a relationship outside of marriage.
A male servant or worker, often in a subordinate position compared to female roles in the same context.
In contrast to females, this term highlights the biological and social distinctions associated with being male.
Example:
彼は多分よいであるかも知れない。
A young male human, typically considered to be in the developmental stage of childhood, often characterized by innocence and playfulness.
A juvenile male who has not yet reached adulthood, often seen as embodying traits such as curiosity and a sense of adventure.
A male offspring, distinguished from female children, often seen in the context of family and societal roles during upbringing.
A young male individual, perceived as full of potential and energy, often engaged in play and learning activities.
A young male of a human species, representing the early stages of life before reaching maturity, involved in various forms of social interactions and learning experiences.
Example:
あのハンサムな男の子を見て。
A term referring to a person born male, encompassing individuals of any age, often associated with concepts of masculinity or male identity.
Specifically denotes a young male, typically used to refer to boys or young men, highlighting their gender as distinguished from females.
Represents a male individual in various contexts, including those that may emphasize attributes traditionally associated with being a man.
Example:
このクラスは女子が男子より多いです。
An adult human who is biologically classified as male, distinguished from females and embodying characteristics typically associated with masculinity.
A term used to describe behaviors, language, or attributes that are culturally recognized as being characteristic of male individuals.
Referring to a category in grammar that differentiates male nouns or pronouns from female and neuter forms, indicating a grammatical gender.
Example:
「一部屋に３人で泊まっていただけますか」と彼はたずねました。「ええ、かまいませんよ」と３人の男性は答えました。