“Man” or “Male” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “郎”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “郎” means “Man”, “My husband” or “Young man” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “郎”

Jouyou Kanji “郎” Stroke Order
| Stroke # |
9 Strokes |
| On-Yomi |
ろう(rou) |
| Kun-Yomi |
おとこ(otoko) |
| Meanings |
Man, Male, Young man |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “郎”, and their meanings
| Words |
Meanings |
| 郎君(ろうくん-ro u ku n) |
① Young man of master, Boy of one’s lord, Son of one’s master, ② Husband, Male lover, Dear, Darling |
| 郎従(ろうじゅう-ro u ju u) |
Servant, Subordinate person |
| 郎党 or 郎等(ろうとう or ろうどう-ro u to u (or) ro u do u) |
Vassals, Retainers, Followers |
| 下郎(げろう-ge ro u) |
Servant, Valet, Menial |
| 女郎(じょろう-jo ro u) |
Prostitute, Lady of pleasure, Woman of the street, Bawd, Harlot, Whore, Working girl, Fancy woman |
| 新郎(しんろう-shi n ro u) |
Bridegroom, Groom |
| 野郎(やろう-ya ro u) |
① Guy, Fellow, Chap, Buddy, ② Bastard, Asshole, Arsehole, Son of a bitch |
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