メンズライク
Meaning: Menswear-inspired; a women's fashion style that borrows masculine elements like tailored jackets, straight-cut trousers, and structured silhouettes.
メンズライク describes women's outfits that incorporate traditionally masculine elements — oversized blazers, wide-leg trousers, loafers, button-down shirts, and minimal accessories. Unlike ボーイッシュ (boyish), which implies a sporty youthfulness, メンズライク is more polished and intentionally styled. It is a popular fashion category in Japan, with many fashion influencers and magazines dedicating features to achieving the look while maintaining a feminine edge.
Examples
- メンズライクなジャケットにスカート合わせるの好き。 我喜欢用男装风的夹克搭配裙子。Me gusta combinar una americana de estilo masculino con una falda.맨즈라이크한 재킷에 스커트 매치하는 거 좋아해.
- 今日のコーデちょっとメンズライクにしてみた。かっこいいでしょ? 今天的穿搭稍微走了男装风。帅气吧?Hoy he probado un look un poco masculino. ¿A que queda bien?오늘 코디 좀 맨즈라이크하게 해봤어. 멋지지?
- メンズライクなのにどこか女っぽいのが理想のスタイル。 明明是男装风却带着一丝女人味,这是理想的风格。Mi estilo ideal es que sea de inspiración masculina pero con un toque femenino.맨즈라이크한데 어딘가 여성스러운 게 이상적인 스타일이야.
Pronunciation
/meɴ.zɯ ɾa.i.kɯ/
Usage Guide
Context: fashion, styling, magazines, social media
Tone: cool, confident
✓ Do Say
- メンズライクなコーデの日はローファーが合う。 (Loafers go well on menswear-inspired outfit days.)穿男装风的日子搭乐福鞋最合适。Los días que voy con un look de inspiración masculina, los mocasines quedan perfectos.맨즈라이크 코디 날은 로퍼가 잘 어울려. (맨즈라이크 코디 하는 날은 로퍼가 딱이야.)
- メンズライクだけどアクセサリーで女性らしさ出すのがポイント。 (The key to menswear-inspired style is adding femininity with accessories.)男装风的关键是用配饰来增添女性魅力。La clave del estilo masculino es añadir feminidad con los accesorios.맨즈라이크지만 액세서리로 여성스러움을 더하는 게 포인트야. (맨즈라이크 스타일의 핵심은 액세서리로 여성스러움을 더하는 것이야.)
✗ Don't Say
- 「メンズライクって男みたいってこと?」は理解不足 (Saying 'menswear-inspired means you look like a man?' shows misunderstanding — it is an intentional fashion aesthetic)说「男装风就是看起来像男的吧?」说明不了解——这是一种有意为之的时尚美学Decir '¿inspirado en ropa masculina significa que pareces un hombre?' demuestra incomprensión: es una estética de moda intencionada「맨즈라이크는 남자 같다는 거야?」는 이해 부족 ('맨즈라이크가 남자처럼 보인다는 거야?'라고 하면 이해 부족 — 의도적인 패션 미학임)
Common Mistakes
- Confusing メンズライク with actual men's clothing — it refers to women's fashion that borrows masculine design elements, not literally wearing men's sizes
Origin & History
From English 'men's' + 'like.' Established in Japanese fashion vocabulary in the 2000s-2010s, popularised by fashion magazines and the rise of unisex/gender-fluid styling trends.
Cultural Context
Era: 2000s-2010s fashion term
Generation: Women in their 20s-40s
Social background: Fashion-conscious women
Regional notes: Used across Japan. A defined fashion category alongside ガーリー, きれいめ, and カジュアル.
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