つやつや

つやつや
adverb, na-adjective, suru verb
glossy; shiny; lustrous
1. glossy; shiny; lustrous
Describes a healthy, attractive shine or luster, especially on hair, skin, or food surfaces. Implies good condition and vitality.
彼女(かのじょ)(かみ)はつやつやしている。
Her hair is glossy and shiny.
つやつやの(はだ)(たも)つために保湿(ほしつ)大切(たいせつ)だ。
Moisturizing is important to maintain glossy skin.
()きたてのご(はん)はつやつやして美味(おい)しそうだ。
Freshly cooked rice looks delicious with its glossy shine.

つやつや describes a healthy, appealing shine that suggests good condition or freshness.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • つやつやの(かみ): glossy hair
  • つやつやの(はだ): lustrous skin
  • つやつやしたご(はん): shiny rice

CONTRAST WITH OTHER SHINE WORDS:

  • ぴかぴか: sparkling clean (often polished surfaces)
  • きらきら: glittering, sparkling (like stars)
  • てかてか: greasy shine (often negative)