🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

男らしさ

Pronunciation / Transliteration: otoko rashisa

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Manliness/ˈmæn.lɪ.nəs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"男らしさは文化によって異なる価値を持っています。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality of being manly; the characteristics traditionally associated with men, such as strength, courage, and assertiveness.

    "His manliness was evident in the way he faced challenges head-on."
  2. 2

    A set of attributes, behaviors, and roles associated with boys and men.

    "Cultural expectations often shape the perception of manliness in society."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'manliness' originates from the Old English word 'manlīc', which means 'man-like' or 'of a man'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting societal notions of masculinity and virtue associated with being a man, particularly during the medieval period when chivalry and honor were emphasized.

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