マニー
Manī
The Japanese word for "manny" (a male nanny) is マニー (Manī).
The term マニー is used as a noun to refer to a male nanny.
Meaning: male nanny (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Manī.
Did you know?
- In Japanese, マニー sounds identical to the English word 'money' when spoken, which can lead to humorous misunderstandings in casual conversation.
- In a formal setting, a Japanese person would more likely use a descriptive phrase like 男性のベビーシッター (dansei no bebīshittā) rather than the loanword.
- Japanese often uses 'katakana' for loanwords like マニー to signal that the concept is 'foreign', even if the person performing the role is Japanese.
Examples in context
- おはよう、マニ！Good morning, Mani!
Example conversation
Himari and Kenta are discussing childcare options.
- 陽葵 Himariベビーシッターかマニーを探しているの。bebīshittā ka manī o sagashite iru no.I'm looking for a babysitter or a manny.
- 健太 Kentaマニーならいい人がいるよ。manī nara ii hito ga iru yo.I know a good manny.
- 陽葵 Himari本当？紹介してくれる？hontō? shōkai shite kureru?Really? Can you introduce him to me?
- 健太 Kentaいいよ。連絡先を送るね。ii yo. renrakusaki o okuru ne.Sure. I'll send you his contact info.
