男前

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 男前 is read おとこまえ.
• Basic usage: It describes a man as handsome or good-looking.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Appearance in a photograph
  • ずいぶん男前だ: the person in the photograph looks quite handsome.
• Content of a compliment
  • 男前だと褒めた: someone was complimented on being good-looking.