Shinichi Mechazawa (Cromartie High School)

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Cromartie_cover.jpg

The kanji on the robot's (mechazawa's) shirt, can anyone tell me what it means? And write it in romanji? I'd just like to know what it means as I am cosplaying this character for AnimeUSA this year.

Thanks!

[ASHIKAGA]

It is KAN. In this case, it means "MAN" as in YOU DA MAN!

I am not sure of the origin of this particular meaning of the character but in Japan, it is used to mean more than just a male but someone who is a REAL MAN. Because of the meaning, many people also pronounce this character OTOKO.

[Elizabeth]

It is KAN. In this case, it means "MAN" as in YOU DA MAN!
I am not sure of the origin of this particular meaning of the character but in Japan, it is used to mean more than just a male but someone who is a REAL MAN. Because of the meaning, many people also pronounce this character OTOKO.
Oh, good to realize in the end it may just be guys being guys after all. I was thinking man is in criminal element -- the outlaw/desperado/gunslinger/card playing uber macho types.

Those Chinese ya know....:p