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Man
01
男 (おとこ), 男性 (だんせい)
a person who is a male adult
Example
This is my friend, he 's a nice man.
My dad is a strong man who can lift heavy things.
The man in the blue shirt is my neighbor.
1.1
男（おとこ）, 男性（だんせい）
an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent)
Example
Come on, now — be a man.
She 's more of a man than he is.
1.2
彼氏 (kareshi), 男 (otoko)
a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman
Example
What 's her new man like?
02
名人 (めいじん), 達人 (たつじん)
an individual who is highly skilled or experienced in a specific activity or profession
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "the man" and when to use it?
The phrase "the man" is used to refer to an individual who possesses a high degree of skill or experience in a particular activity or profession. The phrase is believed to have originated in the 19th century, when it was used to refer to a man who was considered to be the best at his job. The phrase has since become more widespread, and it is now used to refer to any person who is considered to be an expert in their field.
Example
He 's the man when it comes to fixing cars.
When it comes to cooking, my grandmother is the man.
In the world of finance, he 's the man for investment strategies, having successfully navigated various market conditions over the years.
03
兵士（へいし）, 軍人（ぐんじん）
someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force
Example
The officer refused to let his men take part in the operation.
04
人間 (にんげん), 男性 (だんせい)
any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
05
駒 (こま), マス (ます)
game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games
06
人間（にんげん）, 人（ひと）
the generic use of the word to refer to any human being
Example
All men must die.
6.1
人類 (じんるい), ヒト (ひと)
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth; humanity or humankind
Example
Man has always sought to explore the unknown.
Man's relationship with nature has evolved over the centuries.
The progress of man depends on innovation and cooperation.
07
労働者, 作業員
an individual within the workforce or a group of workers
Example
The company hired several new men for the production line.
Many men in the workforce are seeking better opportunities.
Most men in the company have at least five years of experience.
08
部下 (ぶか), 下部 (かぶ)
a male subordinate
09
召使い (めしかい), 使用人 (しようにん)
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
10
マン島 (まんとう), マン (まん)
one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea
to man
01
操縦する, 配置する
to work at, operate, or take responsibility for handling a place, equipment, or defense
Transitive: to man a position or piece of equipment
Example
Soldiers manned the fort, ready to defend against any attack.
The crew manned the control room during the launch of the spacecraft.
A group of firefighters manned the fire trucks, prepared for emergencies.
02
配置する, 補充する
to provide workers for a specific place or task
Transitive: to man a team or position
Example
The event requires additional security, so they need to man the entrance.
During the holiday season, retail stores often need to man extra checkout counters.
The company is actively manning its support team to handle a surge in customer inquiries.
man
01
まじで！, うわー！
used to express surprise, excitement, disappointment, or other strong emotions
InformalExample
Man, I ’ve never seen a storm this bad before!
Man, I wish I had studied harder for this test.
Man, that concert was amazing!
