noun, noun used as a prefix

  1. man, male.

noun

  1. fellow, guy, chap, bloke.
  2. male lover, boyfriend, man.
  3. manliness, manly honor, manly reputation.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
おとこ
おっこ
おっこ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

male
おとこ ダン ナン (1st, N5)
rice field, rice paddy
た デン たん (1st, N4)
power, strength, strong
リョク ちから リキ (1st, N4)