Translation guide
Describes a person, behavior, or remark that playfully shows romantic or sexual interest. In Japanese, this is expressed through adjectives, descriptive phrases, and verbs that convey a light, playful, or seductive manner.
Describing a person or their behavior as playfully romantic or coquettish, often in a light-hearted way.
An i-adjective meaning 'sexy' or 'alluring', often used for someone who exudes a flirtatious charm. It can describe appearance, voice, or manner.
She has a flirtatious way of speaking.
That actor is very flirtatious.
A phrase meaning 'coquettish' or 'ingratiating', often implying a deliberate attempt to attract attention. Can carry a slightly negative nuance of being overly flattering.
His flirtatious attitude bothers me.
Similar to 色っぽい but with a nuance of glossy, sensual charm. Often used in literary or descriptive contexts.
I was drawn to her flirtatious smile.
Describing the act of flirting through words or actions, such as teasing or making suggestive comments.
A verb meaning 'to flirt with' or 'to hit on' someone, often with romantic or sexual intent. It can range from light flirting to persistent persuasion.
He was flirting with girls at the party.
A casual verb meaning 'to flirt' or 'to be lovey-dovey', often used for couples or people showing mutual affection in a playful, physical way.
An idiomatic phrase meaning 'to make a pass at' or 'to flirt with' someone, often in a teasing or meddlesome way. Can also mean to interfere.
Describing someone who is naturally flirtatious or enjoys flirting as a character trait.
A noun or na-adjective meaning 'flirtatious by nature' or 'prone to infidelity'. It implies a tendency to flirt with many people, often with a negative connotation.
He's flirtatious, so I can't trust him.
A noun meaning 'playboy' or 'flirt', describing someone who treats romantic relationships casually. Often used for men.
A slang i-adjective meaning 'flirtatious' or 'shallow', often used for someone who is flashy and hits on many people. Common among younger speakers.
There is no single Japanese word that perfectly matches 'flirtatious' in all contexts. Using a direct translation like フラーテイシャス is not natural. Choose an expression based on the specific nuance you want to convey.
Both mean 'alluring' or 'flirtatious', but 色っぽい is more common and directly implies sexiness, while 艶っぽい has a more refined, glossy charm and is often used in literary descriptions.
You're good at flirting, aren't you?
カップルがいちゃついている。
The couple is flirting with each other.
He's always flirting with women.
He's a flirt and doesn't take relationships seriously.
That flirtatious guy can't be trusted.