Concept / Man
Man
A person presented as an adult man
A person presented as an adult man.
Adult man figure
A boy does not match adult age.
Both languages share the English example images. Japanese prompts are the recorded translations.
A phrase to start with
Makes the figure read as an adult man.
Appearance and effects
A figure readable as an adult man becomes the subject.
Visual traits
- Adult age
- Male expression
Expected changes
- The figure is more likely to read as an adult man
Five examples
Meaning and scope
Definition
Indicates adult age and male gender expression. Appearance, clothing, role, and activity are specified separately.
In more detail
Use for an adult man figure without deciding build, personality, or social role.
Includes
- A figure readable as an adult man
Excludes
- A boy
- Particular clothing or role
What this does not imply
- A fixed appearance
- Clothing or role
Variability
Setting and activity can be adjusted separately.
Usage and adjustments
Usage
- Specify only age and gender expression
Distinguish similar expressions
- Specify role separately
Typical uses
- Create an adult man figure
Possible failure modes
- The figure is depicted as a boy
- The figure becomes stereotyped
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