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.
彼女の髪はつやつやしている。
Her hair is glossy and shiny.
つやつやの肌を保つために保湿が大切だ。
Moisturizing is important to maintain glossy skin.
炊きたてのご飯はつやつやして美味しそうだ。
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:
- つやつやの髪: glossy hair
- つやつやの肌: lustrous skin
- つやつやしたご飯: 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)