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*''Japanese'': 男伊達 ''(otoko date)''

*''Japanese'': 男伊達 ''(otoko date)''

''Otokodate'' were a type of street toughs prominent in [[Edo]] literature, theatre, and everyday culture in the early [[Edo period]]. They were closely related to the ''machiyakko'' (町奴), and engaged in a variety of violent and bullying activities to assert and maintain their power within a neighborhood.

''Otokodate'' were a type of street toughs prominent in [[Edo]] literature, theatre, and everyday culture in the early [[Edo period]]. They were closely related to the ''machiyakko'' (町奴), and engaged in a variety of violent and bullying activities to assert and maintain their power within a neighborhood. Famous ''otokodate'' include [[Banzuiin Chobei|Banzuiin Chôbei]] and [[Sukeroku]].

By the early 18th century, however, the ''otokodate'' were largely suppressed, living on only in literature and theatre. On the streets, they were replaced by the ''isami'' (勇), a figure who ''performed'' machismo and toughness, speaking of his various exploits (e.g. street brawls he won), physical strength, and so forth, but without actually engaging in (much) violent behavior.

By the early 18th century, however, the ''otokodate'' were largely suppressed, living on only in literature and theatre. On the streets, they were replaced by the ''isami'' (勇), a figure who ''performed'' machismo and toughness, speaking of his various exploits (e.g. street brawls he won), physical strength, and so forth, but without actually engaging in (much) violent behavior.

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