肉感(にっかん)的(てき)

にっかんてき
adjective
voluptuous; sensual; curvaceous
1. voluptuous; sensual; curvaceous; fleshy
Having a full, rounded physical form that suggests sensuality or physical appeal. Describes a body type or appearance that emphasizes curves and fleshiness in an attractive way.
肉感(にっかん)的(てき)な体型(たいけい)をしている。
She has a voluptuous figure.
ルーベンスの絵画(かいが)は肉感(にっかん)的(てき)な女性(じょせい)を多(おお)く描(えが)いている。
Rubens' paintings frequently depict voluptuous women.
その女優(じょゆう)は肉感(にっかん)的(てき)な魅力(みりょく)で観客(かんきゃく)を引(ひ)きつけた。
The actress attracted audiences with her sensual charm.

Composed of 肉感(にっかん) (fleshy sensation; physical sensuality) + 的(てき) (-ive; -al). Functions as a na-adjective. Describes physical attractiveness that emphasizes fullness and curves. Not inherently negative — it can be appreciative, especially in art criticism and fashion.

USAGE:
Most commonly describes women's bodies or artistic depictions thereof. Can also describe the quality of certain art styles, performances, or literary descriptions that emphasize physicality.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 肉感(にっかん)的(てき)な体(からだ): a voluptuous body
  • 肉感(にっかん)的(てき)な魅力(みりょく): sensual charm
  • 肉感(にっかん)的(てき)な唇(くちびる): full, sensual lips

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • グラマー: glamorous; curvaceous — loanword, more casual and modern
  • 官能(かんのう)的(てき): sensual; erotic — more explicitly sexual
  • 豊満(ほうまん): plump; voluptuous — emphasizes fullness without the sensual overtone
  • セクシー: sexy — loanword, broader and more casual
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