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男子
danshi
boy or young man
その男子はとても親切でした。
That boy was very kind.
general
A male child or young man, typically between childhood and adulthood.
男子高校生はサッカー部に所属しています。
The high school boy belongs to the soccer club.
Often used to refer to boys in educational or social contexts.
SportsAcademic
A male participant in a competition or event, often specified in sports or academic contexts.
男子マラソンの優勝者は日本人でした。
The winner of the men's marathon was Japanese.
In sports, it distinguishes male competitors from female ones.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Gender-Specific Usage
Use '男子' to refer to boys or young men, while '男性' is more general for adult men.
Gold Rule
Sports Context
In sports, '男子' is used to distinguish male athletes from female ones.
Word Origin
Combination of '男' (male) and '子' (child), literally meaning 'male child'.
Usage Notes
In modern usage, it often refers to boys or young men in educational or social settings. In sports, it specifies male participants.
Word Breakdown
男
male
root子
child
root和英辞典