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艶っぽい (つやっぽい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
i-adjective
romantic ; spicy ; coquettish
Describes a person, atmosphere, or story that has a romantic, sensual, or flirtatious quality. Often used for someone who is charmingly attractive in a slightly suggestive way.
つや
っぽい
場ば
面めん
が
多おお
い
。
This novel has many spicy scenes.
Similar words 色いろ っぽい 色っぽい is more directly sexual or seductive, while 艶っぽい emphasizes a glossy, romantic charm.
ロマンチック ロマンチック is a broader loanword for 'romantic', whereas 艶っぽい carries a nuance of sensual allure.
Etymology Derived from 艶 (つや, 'gloss, charm') + っぽい (-like, -ish). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally yields the meaning 'glossy-like' → 'alluring, romantic'.
