艶 (yàn) - Gorgeous, beautiful, voluptuous, alluring & refers to vibrant and captivating beauty, often with

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艶 · yàn

Gorgeous, beautiful, voluptuous, alluring;

refers to vibrant and captivating beauty, often with a sense of richness and splendor.

Gorgeous, beautiful, voluptuous, alluringrefers to vibrant and captivating beauty, often with

Usage highlights

Gorgeous beautyAlluring charmColorful and glamorousVoluptuous beautyGlamorous appearanceLustrous hair

Synonyms

  • 美— beauty; beautiful
  • 麗— lovely; graceful
  • 華— splendor; flower

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The peony is a gorgeous flower (艶麗な花).
  • She wore a colorful and glamorous dress (艶やかなドレス).
  • The painting depicts a voluptuous beauty (艶めかしい美人).
  • He was captivated by her alluring charm (艶っぽい魅力).

Collocations

  • Gorgeous beauty(艶麗)
  • Alluring charm(艶っぽさ)
  • Colorful and glamorous(艶やか)
  • Voluptuous beauty(艶めかしい)
  • Glamorous appearance(艶姿)
  • Lustrous hair(艶やかな髪)

Idioms

  • To captivate with beauty(艶色弁を弄する)
  • A tale of romance and splendor(艶笑譚)
  • A beauty that outshines flowers(花も艶もある)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Japanese culture, 艶 (tsuya/ade) often describes a glossy, radiant beauty, extending to lustrous hair, rich colors, and a captivating presence.
  • The character carries connotations of mature, sensual, and sophisticated beauty, distinct from simple cuteness.
  • It is frequently used in classical literature and poetry to depict idealized feminine beauty and aesthetic refinement.

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