マッチョ（マッチョ、maッcho）
- muscular

The Japanese word マッチョ (maccho) is a loanword from English, and it refers to a man with a muscular physique, a "muscle man," or a bodybuilder. It emphasizes the physical appearance of well-developed muscles. The term is generally used to describe someone who has put significant effort into building their muscles through exercise and training. It can also imply a display of strength or masculinity. The word doesn't necessarily have a negative connotation, but it can sometimes be used jokingly or with a hint of admiration.

⚫︎彼はすごくマッチョだ。 ・Translation: He is very muscular. ⚫︎マッチョ］な体になりたい！ ・Translation: I want to have a muscular body! ⚫︎あの俳優はマッチョで有名です。 ・Translation: That actor is famous for being muscular.

You can use マッチョ in conversations to describe someone's physical appearance. It's often used when talking about fitness, sports, or celebrities. It’s suitable in casual conversations. You can use this word with most people, but be mindful of the tone and context to avoid causing any offense. Be careful when describing others; use polite language.

マッチョ is written in katakana, as it is a loanword. There are no other ways to write this word. The spelling is always マッチョ. There are no variations in okurigana.

⚫︎ 筋肉質（きんにくしつ） - Muscular ⚫︎ 筋肉隆々（きんにくりゅうりゅう） - Bulging with muscles ⚫︎ ボディビルダー - Bodybuilder

⚫︎ ガリガリ - Skinny, scrawny ⚫︎ 痩せている（やせている） - Thin

彼は毎日ジムに行って、マッチョ］を目指している。 ・Translation: He goes to the gym every day and is aiming to become muscular. ・Explanation: This sentence describes someone's goal of achieving a muscular physique through regular exercise.

映画の主人公は、マッチョ］で、とても強そうだった。 ・Translation: The main character in the movie was muscular and looked very strong. ・Explanation: This example describes the physical appearance of a movie character.

The word マッチョ is a direct borrowing from the English word "macho," which, in English, originally referred to a man considered excessively masculine. However, in Japanese, マッチョ has evolved primarily to refer to someone with a muscular physique, focusing on the physical aspect rather than the broader connotations of "macho" in English. The Japanese word マッチョ］ is less about stereotypical masculinity and more about muscularity.