Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 男伊達(おとこだて) in Japanese

男伊達, 男達
Kana Reading
おとこだて
Romaji
otokodate
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    chivalrous man who helps the weak and fights the strong; knight in shining armor
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    ruffians who act under the pretence of being chivalrous


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

6 strokes

Italy, that one

On'Yomi: イ

Kun'Yomi: かれ

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JLPT 3

12 strokes

accomplished, reach, arrive, attain

On'Yomi: タツ, ダ

Kun'Yomi: -たち

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JLPT 5

7 strokes

male

On'Yomi: ダン, ナン

Kun'Yomi: おとこ, お

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