【Ikemen  イケメン】

Men with good looks are called “ikemen.” This is a compound word made from “iketeru (= good looking)” and “men (= male)” as well as “men (= face).” This word is mainly used by young people. It can be used as in “ikemen actor” or “ikemen lawyer.”

Example)

若い女性同士の会話

A：　ねぇ、さっきの店員さん見た？

B：　見たー！イケメンだったね！！

Wakai jyosei doushi no kaiwa

A：　Nee, sakki no ten-in san mita?

B：　Mita!  Ikemen datta ne!!

English Translation: Conversation between two young women

A: Wow, did you see that store clerk?

B: You bet! He’s a total “ikemen”!!

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