艶
glossy, luster, glaze, polish, charm, colorful, captivating
Readings
On'yomi
- エン
Kun'yomi
- つや
- なま.めかしい
- あで.やか
- つや.めく
- なま.めく
Nanori
- もろ
- よし
Meaning
艶 centers on a rich, attractive surface quality: glossy luster, polished charm, or colorful captivating beauty. The meanings extend naturally from physical shine to personal allure.
Most common words using 艶
20 of 43- 艶つやN2
gloss; luster; lustre; shine; sheen; polish
- 妖艶ようえん
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
- 艶々つやつやN1
glossy; bright; slick
- 艶えんN1
charming; fascinating; voluptuous
- ヌル艶ぬるつや
glossy; sleek; glistening; slick; shiny
- 優艶ゆうえん
charming; fascinating; beautiful; elegant; graceful; sweet; delicate
- 凄艶せいえん
weirdly beautiful
- 幽艶ゆうえん
modest and beautiful; profound and elegant
- 毛艶けづや
glossy hair; glossy fur; glossy coat (on an animal)
- 濃艶のうえん
charming; bewitching; enchanting
- 色艶いろつや
colour and lustre; color and luster; complexion; colour; color
- 艶々しいつやつやしい
glossy
- 艶かしいなまめかしい
charming; captivating; bewitching; seductive; coquettish
- 艶っぽいつやっぽい
romantic; spicy; coquettish
- 艶ぼくろつやぼくろ
mole near the mouth; beauty mark
- 艶めくつやめく
(for an object) to be shiny; to be glossy
- 艶めくなまめく
to brim over with feminine charm; to look captivating (of a woman); to be sexy; to be seductive; to be enticing
- 艶やかあでやか
glamorous; charming; fascinatingly elegant; lovely; gorgeous; beguiling; bewitching
- 艶やかつややか
glossy (e.g. hair); sleek; shiny; lustrous
- 艶事つやごと
love affair; romance
Study
Etymology
艶 combines 豊 (abundant, rich) and 色 (color, appearance), suggesting a rich, attractive appearance. The modern form is a simplified variant of 艷.
Meaning mnemonic
豊 (abundant) and 色 (color) together create a sense of rich, glossy color. Picture a beautifully polished surface reflecting abundant, captivating hues.
Reading mnemonic
For エン, imagine an enchanting glossy surface that draws you in: enchanting -> エン, and the charm is as captivating as the luster.