淫(みだ)ら

みだら
na-adjective
lewd; indecent; obscene
legal
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(みだ)らな行為(こうい)は禁止(きんし)されている。
Indecent acts are prohibited.
その映画(えいが)は淫(みだ)らな場面(ばめん)が多(おお)いと批判(ひはん)された。
The movie was criticized for having too many obscene scenes.
青少年(せいしょうねん)に淫(みだ)らな内容(ないよう)を見(み)せることは法律(ほうりつ)で規制(きせい)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(いん) carries strong connotations of sexual excess.

Usage

  • Functions as a na-adjective: 淫(みだ)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

Similar words

  • 卑猥(ひわい): vulgar; obscene — emphasizes vulgarity and crudeness rather than moral judgment
  • 猥褻(わいせつ): obscene; indecent — a more formal legal term, often used in criminal law
  • 不潔(ふけつ): dirty; unclean — refers to physical or moral uncleanliness, not specifically sexual

Related Words

Compare: 卑猥(ひわい) (vulgar)
Compare: 猥褻(わいせつ) (obscene)
Compare: 不潔(ふけつ) (dirty)
Compare: 性的(せいてき) (sexual)
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