(にっかん)(てき)

にっかんてき
na-adjective
voluptuous; sensual; curvaceous
appearancebody-part
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)(てき)体型(たいけい)している
She has a voluptuous figure.
ルーベンス絵画(かいが)肉感(にっかん)(てき)女性(じょせい)(おお)(えが)いている
Rubens' paintings frequently depict voluptuous women.
その女優(じょゆう)肉感(にっかん)(てき)魅力(みりょく)観客(かんきゃく)()きつけた。
The actress attracted audiences with her sensual charm.

Composed of 肉感(にっかん) (fleshy sensation; physical sensuality) + (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

Similar words

  • グラマー: glamorous; curvaceous — loanword, more casual and modern
  • 官能(かんのう)(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