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It's a man who doesn't really stand out.

It's usually safe to translate "さえない" (冴えない) as dull. So I think "dull man" works.

Eric

"さえる" means excellent (at something) in mentality ,inteligence or skill.

"さえない男" means a man who has nothing excellent.

It refers to nothing about a face.

　

But "さえない顔をしている" means "You look disappointed".

Means "Eric" in japanese

saenai... Oops, now I know why I'm failing Japanese class. >.>;;

it is actually a dry coconut that has been evenly cut in half