the man

Noun

singular singular-only

The oppressive powers that be, including the government and corporations; the system, as coordinated outside of one’s control. / An oppressive or domineering person of authority, usually male.

Japanese Meaning

国家、企業、その他の権力機構など、個人の力が及ばない外部の支配的、抑圧的な権威や体制を指す。 / 権力や支配力を誇示する専制的または横柄な人物（通常は男性）を意味する。

What is this buttons?

Whenever the workers tried to organize, the man tightened regulations to keep them in line.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

労働者たちが組織しようとすると、権力者たちは彼らを抑えつけるために規制を強化した。

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Sense（1）

The oppressive powers that be, including the government and corporations; the system, as coordinated outside of one’s control.

The man gets you down.

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Sense（2）

An oppressive or domineering person of authority, usually male.

Sense（3）

The best man for a job; someone with exceptional skills.

You’re the man!

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