わいせつ Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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na-adjective, noun
obscene; indecent; dirty; improper
usually written using kana alone
Describes sexually explicit or morally offensive content, speech, or behavior. Often used in legal contexts (e.g., わいせつ物).
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He was arrested on suspicion of selling obscene materials.
Similar words
- エロい
Casual, often playful term for 'erotic' or 'sexy'; less formal and less severe than わいせつ.
- 下品
Means 'vulgar' or 'crude' in a broader sense, not limited to sexual content.
Etymology
The kanji 猥 (obscene, indecent) and 褻 (everyday, informal) combine to form a word meaning obscene or indecent. The reading is on'yomi.
