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男
男 (readings: だん, なん, おとこ; Japanese kanji) means “man”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 男の子 (boy).
What does 男 mean?
| Kanji | 男 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | man |
| Readings | だん, なん, おとこ |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 男
男 is read だん or なん or おとこ depending on the word.
Example words with 男
| Example | 男の子 (boy) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14