Translation guide
The quality of behaving in a way that shows a playful sexual attraction to someone. In Japanese, this concept is often expressed through adjectives, verbs, or descriptive phrases rather than a single noun.
Describing a person or their behavior as flirtatious in a light, playful way.
An i-adjective meaning 'sexy', 'seductive', or 'flirtatious' in a charming, attractive way. Often used for someone's demeanor or appearance.
Her flirtatious gesture made my heart skip a beat.
Literally 'an attitude as if flattering/coquetting'. Describes behavior that is ingratiating or coquettish, often with a flirtatious intent.
His flirtatious manner bothered me.
Similar to 色っぽい but with a nuance of glossy, charming allure. Often used for voice or atmosphere.
I was drawn to her flirtatious voice.
Means 'flirtatious' in the sense of being prone to infidelity or playing around. Carries a negative connotation.
You can't trust a flirtatious person.
Referring to the action or behavior of flirting with someone.
A verb meaning 'to flirt with', 'to hit on', or 'to woo'. Often used when someone is actively trying to seduce or persuade romantically.
He was flirting with girls at the party.
A verb meaning 'to flirt' or 'to be lovey-dovey' in a physical, playful way. Often implies mutual flirting or PDA.
An idiom meaning 'to make a pass at' or 'to flirt with' in a teasing, sometimes annoying way.
A verb meaning 'to pick up' or 'to hit on' someone, typically in a public place like a street or bar. Often used for men approaching women.
His hobby is flirting with women in Shibuya.
Describing someone who has a naturally flirtatious character or disposition.
Literally 'to have sex appeal'. Describes someone who exudes a flirtatious or seductive charm.
She has a flirtatious charm and is attractive.
A slang noun for a 'player' or 'flirt', someone who habitually flirts with many people. Often used for men.
An i-adjective slang term meaning 'flirtatious', 'shallow', or 'flashy'. Describes someone who is superficially charming and often flirts.
There is no common single noun equivalent for 'flirtatiousness' in Japanese. Using a literal translation like 浮気性 (うわきしょう) is possible but sounds stiff and clinical. It's more natural to describe the behavior or trait using adjectives or verbs.
カップルが公園でいちゃついている。
The couple is flirting in the park.
He's always flirting with women.
He's a well-known flirt.
Be careful of flirtatious guys.