• 男おとこ — man
• 男性だんせい — male (gender)
• 男子だんし — boy
• 男おとこの子こ — boy (child)
• 長男ちょうなん — eldest son
• 男前おとこまえ — handsome man / manly

“男” blends the ideas of strength and agriculture. In classical society, this often symbolized the male role in labor. It’s commonly used in gender terms, family roles, and official documents. Its simplicity makes it a core kanji in early Japanese learning.

彼かれは 優やさしい 男おとこです。
He is a kind man.

男おとこの子こが 遊あそんでいます。
A boy is playing.