男伊達
おとこだて
男達男だて
[otokodate]
Meanings
1.Noun
chivalrous spirit; heroic defence of the weak; chivalrous man; champion of justice; knight in shining armor
2.Noun
ruffian who acts under the pretence of chivalry
Examples
あの親分は男達で知られた人物だ。
That boss was a person known for his chivalrous spirit.
男達の気質を持つ人は今では少なくなった。
People with a chivalrous temperament have become rare nowadays.
男達を描いた時代劇が人気を集めている。
Period dramas depicting chivalrous heroes are gaining popularity.