na-adjective
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory
Describes speech, behavior, or attitudes that deliberately provoke a strong reaction, often anger or confrontation.
彼の挑発的な発言が会議を混乱させた。
His provocative remarks disrupted the meeting.
挑発的な態度を取ると、相手を怒らせるかもしれない。
If you take a provocative attitude, you might anger the other person.
na-adjective
suggestive; lascivious; risqué
Used for sexually suggestive clothing, poses, or remarks that are intentionally alluring or indecent.
彼女は挑発的なドレスを着てパーティーに現れた。
She showed up at the party wearing a provocative dress.
その広告は挑発的すぎると批判された。
The advertisement was criticized for being too risqué.