Ikemen

The term ikemen (Japanese: イケメン) (also sometimes jokingly written "EK面") is a portmanteau neologism derived from the Japanese words ikeru (いける) or iketeru and menzu (メンズ). Ikeru and iketeru mean "cool", "good", and "exciting", while menzu is the Japanization of "men". This term has been used to reference good looking men featured in Japanese pop culture.

Ikemen are typically characterized as being sharply dressed individuals with deep-set, slender, and intelligent-looking eyes; husky voices; slender wrists and fingers; a manly build; an unruffled appearance; pale skin; and clean smelling with an air of mystery around them. Ikemen are typically reserved with the ability to become passionate in their interests with the impression that they are literary geniuses.