Translation guide
The act of sexually stimulating oneself. In Japanese, the most common and neutral term is 自慰 (jii), but in casual conversation, オナニー (onanii) is widely used. There are also slang terms and euphemisms.
To refer to masturbation in a neutral, clinical, or formal context.
The standard, neutral term for masturbation. Used in medical, educational, or formal settings. Can be used for all genders.
Masturbation does not have negative health effects.
Literally 'self-comfort act'. A slightly more formal or technical phrase, often used in legal or academic contexts.
Masturbation is a matter of personal privacy.
To talk about masturbation in everyday, informal conversation.
To use male-specific slang for masturbation, often crude or humorous.
Slang for male masturbation. Literally 'thousand rubs'. Crude and masculine.
That guy is jerking off again.
Verb meaning 'to jerk off'. Derived from the sound 'shiko shiko'. Very casual and male-oriented.
Slang phrase meaning 'to masturbate' (male). マス is short for マスターベーション. Somewhat dated.
Apparently he masturbates every day.
To use female-specific slang for masturbation.
Cute-sounding slang for female masturbation, derived from オナニー. Used mainly by young women online.
Masturbating feels good, right?
Literally 'clit touching'. Explicit slang for female masturbation focusing on clitoral stimulation.
Many girls like touching their clit.
To refer to masturbation indirectly or playfully.
Literally 'to do it alone'. A common euphemism understood from context.
Yesterday, I did it alone for the first time in a while.
Literally 'to comfort oneself'. A softer, more literary euphemism.
Slang verb meaning 'to ejaculate' or 'to masturbate' (male). Often used in phrases like 一発抜く (to jerk off once).
Many slang terms are strongly gendered. せんずり and シコる are exclusively male, while おなてぃ is female. Using the wrong term can sound strange or humorous. In mixed company or polite conversation, stick to 自慰 or オナニー.
In very casual conversation, the act may be implied without a direct word. For example, 'I did it' (した) can be understood if the topic is clear.
Loanword from English. Less common than オナニー, but understood. Can sound slightly more clinical or euphemistic.
The frequency of masturbation varies from person to person.
I jerked off three times yesterday.
He has made a habit of comforting himself.
I'm gonna go jerk off real quick.