noun Internet Slang

sangnamja

SAHNG-nam-jah · noun · slang

A 'real/manly man' — an idealized masculine male image.

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Describes a strongly masculine man, often muscular and traditionally 'manly'; also the name of a B.A.P title track that popularized the term with fans.

“His sangnamja concept was a huge switch from their cute debut.”
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sangnamja In A Sentence

His sangnamja concept was a huge switch from their cute debut.

Origin & Usage

Korean 상남자 (sangnamja), 'top-tier man / real man'.

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What does 'sangnamja' mean?

It describes a strongly masculine, 'real man' image, often muscular and traditionally manly.

Where does 'sangnamja' come from?

It's the Korean word 상남자, meaning 'top-tier man' or 'real man', and it was popularized with fans as the title of a B.A.P track.

How is 'sangnamja' used about idols?

Fans use it to describe a masculine, tough concept, as in 'His sangnamja concept was a huge switch from their cute debut.'

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