1.
lewd; indecent; obscene; lascivious
Describes behavior, content, or actions that are sexually improper, morally loose, or violate standards of decency. Used in both everyday and legal/formal contexts.
淫らな行為は禁止されている。
Indecent acts are prohibited.
その映画は淫らな場面が多いと批判された。
The movie was criticized for having too many obscene scenes.
青少年に淫らな内容を見せることは法律で規制されている。
Showing obscene content to minors is regulated by law.
A na-adjective describing sexual indecency or moral looseness. Often appears in legal and news contexts, particularly regarding regulations on obscene material. The kanji 淫 carries strong connotations of sexual excess.
USAGE:
- Functions as a na-adjective: 淫らな + noun
- More formal and serious than casual slang for sexual content
- Frequently used in legal and regulatory language
- Can describe both actions and materials (images, writing, etc.)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 淫らな行為: indecent act; lewd behavior
- 淫らな関係: illicit sexual relationship
- 淫らな写真: obscene photograph
- 淫らな内容: indecent content
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 卑猥: vulgar; obscene — emphasizes vulgarity and crudeness rather than moral judgment
- 猥褻: obscene; indecent — a more formal legal term, often used in criminal law
- 不潔: dirty; unclean — refers to physical or moral uncleanliness, not specifically sexual