Translation guide
Describes a woman's body that is attractively full, curvy, and sensual. Japanese has several nuanced terms, from neutral descriptions to more sensual or literary expressions.
Describe a woman with an attractive, full figure in a neutral or positive way.
A common loanword meaning 'glamorous' but often used to describe a woman with a voluptuous, curvy body. Neutral to positive.
She has a voluptuous figure.
Literally 'fleshly/sensual'. Directly corresponds to 'voluptuous', emphasizing physical allure. Can be neutral or slightly sensual depending on context.
That actress is very voluptuous.
Means 'plump' or 'full-figured', often used for a voluptuous body. Slightly more formal or literary.
a woman with a voluptuous build
Emphasize the sensual or erotic appeal of a voluptuous body.
Means 'sexy' or 'sensual'. Often used for a voluptuous appearance that is sexually attractive.
She has a voluptuous, sensual body.
A literary word meaning 'bewitching beauty' or 'voluptuous charm'. Evokes a mysterious, seductive allure.
Means 'seductive' or 'alluring', often implying a voluptuousness that arouses desire. Can be used for body or expression.
Describe a voluptuous body in a softer, less directly sexual way, often focusing on plumpness.
A casual, affectionate term for 'chubby' or 'plump'. Can describe a voluptuous figure in a cute, non-vulgar way.
I like a voluptuous, plump figure.
A polite, positive word for 'plump' or 'full'. Often used to describe a voluptuous body without negative connotation.
肉感的 (nikukanteki) focuses on the physical fullness and sensuality of the body, while 色っぽい (iroppoi) is broader, describing overall sex appeal including behavior or atmosphere. Use 肉感的 for body shape, 色っぽい for general allure.
官能的 (kannōteki) means 'sensual' or 'erotic' but is more intense and often refers to sexual pleasure rather than physical appearance. It can sound overly explicit when describing a person's body.
妖艶な雰囲気の女性
a woman with a voluptuous, bewitching aura
voluptuous proportions
ふくよかな体つきの美人
a beauty with a voluptuous, full figure