嬌
attractive
Readings
On'yomi
- キョウ
Kun'yomi
- なまめか.しい
Meaning
嬌 centers on a kind of attractiveness that is charming, delicate, and often associated with feminine grace or coquettish allure.
Most common words using 嬌
- 愛嬌あいきょう
charm; attractiveness; amiability; winsomeness
- 嬌声きょうせい
coquettish voice; flirtatious voice
- ご愛嬌ごあいきょう
entertainment; amusement; fun
- 嬌名きょうめい
reputation for beauty
- 嬌姿きょうし
lovely figure
- 嬌態きょうたい
coquetry
- 嬌笑きょうしょう
charming smile
- 嬌羞きょうしゅう
charming and coy
- 愛嬌たっぷりあいきょうたっぷり
overflowing with charm; full of smiles
- 愛嬌を振りまくあいきょうをふりまく
to make oneself pleasant to everybody; to smile at everybody; to try to please everybody; to make things pleasant
- 愛嬌付くあいきょうづく
to become lovely; to become charming; to become sweet (facial features, etc.)
- 愛嬌商売あいきょうしょうばい
occupation where charm is necessary to succeed
- 愛嬌笑いあいきょうわらい
insincere laugh; insincere smile; ingratiating smile
- 愛嬌者あいきょうもの
pleasant person; attractive person; animal liked by all because of its cuteness
- 無愛嬌ぶあいきょう
unamiability
Study
Etymology
嬌 combines 女 (woman) with 喬, which likely contributes the sound and may suggest a raised or lofty quality, together conveying a woman of elevated charm or attractiveness.
Meaning mnemonic
A woman (女) beside the tall, striking shape of 喬: imagine a graceful woman with an elevated, captivating presence.
Reading mnemonic
For キョウ, picture a charming woman in Kyoto (京都, きょうと) whose delicate beauty captivates everyone: Kyoto -> キョウ.