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艶容 (えんよう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

艶えん容よう

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Meanings

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noun

charming appearance; fascinating figure

Rare literary noun describing a person's captivating beauty or alluring presence. Not used in everyday conversation.

彼かの女じょの艶えん容ようは、まるで絵かい画がのようだった。
Her charming appearance was just like a painting.

Kanji

艶glossy, luster, glaze
容contain, form, looks

Similar words

艶つや
Common word for gloss, luster, or charm. 艶容 is a rare compound emphasizing a person's attractive appearance.
容よう姿し
Standard word for one's figure or appearance. 艶容 adds a nuance of captivating charm.

Etymology

Compound of 艶 (charm, luster) and 容 (appearance, figure). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it is a literary coinage rarely used in modern Japanese.