Relating to biological sex, gender, or sex characteristics. Used in formal and academic contexts.
性的な特徴は思春期に現れる。
Sexual characteristics appear during puberty.
sexual (relations, attraction, abuse)
Relating to sexual activity, desire, or behavior. Covers a wide range from attraction to abuse.
性的な嫌がらせは許されない。
Sexual harassment is not tolerated.
彼は性的な魅力にあふれている。
He is full of sexual appeal.
She was having a sexual relationship with her boss.
The child suffered sexual abuse when they were young.
He felt sexually attracted to his coworker.
She revealed her sexual orientation to her friends.
rational; reasonable; logical
intellectual