Japanese Conversation · Level 56
75 words
Japanese word
性的
Pronunciation
Romajiseiteki
Meaning
- na-adjectivesexual
Example
授業で性的な関係について学びます。ju gyō de sei teki na kan kei ni tsu i te mana bi ma su
We learn about sexual relationships in class.
More examples
この本では、性的な特徴を科学的に説明しています。ko no hon de wa sei teki na toku chō o ka gaku teki ni setsu mei shi te i ma su
This book explains sexual characteristics scientifically.
Core concept
Describes a connection with sex, sex differences, or reproduction.
Common phrases
性的な健康sei teki na ken kō
sexual health
性的な特徴sei teki na toku chō
sexual characteristics
性的指向sei teki shi kō
sexual orientation
Similar words
性愛的seiaiteki: Describing sexual desire, attraction, or relationships.
官能的kannōteki: Relating to sensual pleasure or erotic appeal.
Definition in Japanese
性に関するさまや、性別に関わるさま。sei ni kan su ru sa ma ya sei betsu ni kaka wa ru sa ma
Word origin
性 (sei, "sex; nature") + 的 (teki, "relating to") forms a Sino-Japanese adjective meaning "related to sex."
Usage tips
- In English, sexual can describe neutral topics such as sexual health or reproduction without implying erotic content.