man of culture

English

Etymology

Originating in 2015 from a viral reaction image screenshot featuring the character Last Samurai from the anime Arakawa Under the Bridge with the caption "Ah, I see you're a man of culture as well", seen in episode 9 of season 2. Popularized in 2017 on social media.

Noun

man of culture (plural men of culture)

  1. (Internet slang) One (a man or sometimes regardless of gender) whose tastes are admired by others, especially if these are unorthodox.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see man,‎ of,‎ culture.

Usage notes

  • The original phrase and variations thereof are typically used to indicate one's approval and agreement with another. Due to its origin, the term is commonly used in reference to one's tastes in anime and manga, notably erotic ones.

Further reading

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