The kanji 男男 primarily means "man," "male," or "male person." It represents a human male, contrasting with "female" or "woman." This character embodies the concept of maleness.

・On-yomi (音読み): だん (dan), なん (nan) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): おとこ (otoko)

⚫︎ 男男の子 (otoko no ko) Translation: Boy ⚫︎ 男男性 (dansei) Translation: Male; Man ⚫︎ 男男の人 (otoko no hito) Translation: Man (referring to a male person)

The kanji 男男 is a pictograph. It depicts a person doing physical labor in a field, representing strength and capability. The top part represents a field or a head. The bottom part is a symbol of power, symbolizing a field. Over time, the form was simplified to its current shape.