性的
Meanings
1
Relating to biological sex, gender, or sex characteristics. Used in formal and academic contexts.
Sexual characteristics appear during puberty.
2
sexual (relations, attraction, abuse)
Relating to sexual activity, desire, or behavior. Covers a wide range from attraction to abuse.
Sexual harassment is not tolerated.
He is full of sexual appeal.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉と性的な関係を持つto have a sexual relationship with someone
She was having a sexual relationship with her boss.
- 性的虐待を受けるto suffer sexual abuse
The child suffered sexual abuse when they were young.
- 性的な魅力を感じるto feel sexually attracted to someone
He felt sexually attracted to his coworker.
- 性的指向を明らかにするto disclose one's sexual orientation
She revealed her sexual orientation to her friends.
Expressions
- 性的区別のないgender-neutral; without gender distinction