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Kanji for Man
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “man”: 夫、男. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
man
A grown man and husband; a classic part of boys' names.
4 strokes On reading フ、フウ、ブ (fu, fuu, bu) Kun reading おっと、それ (otto, sore) JLPT N2
Dictionary meanings: husband, man
Readings used for names on Nazuke: o, bu
In Japan it appears in about 1,556 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, in both boys’ and girls’ names.
man
A man; strength.
7 strokes On reading ダン、ナン (dan, nan) Kun reading おとこ、お (otoko, o) JLPT N4
Dictionary meanings: male
Readings used for names on Nazuke: o, dan
In Japan it appears in about 1,145 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in boys’ names.
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