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Meaning of 艶(つや) in Japanese

艶
JLPT 2
Kana Reading
つや
Romaji
tsuya
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    gloss; glaze
    Example sentence
    飼い猫の毛のつやが悪くなった。 Our cat's fur has lost its luster.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    charm; romance; love; youthfulness
    Example sentence
    この金属は磨くとつやがでる。 This metal burnishes well.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    color; colour; feeling

Examples of 艶, つや in a sentence

Kanji in this word

艶 JLPT 1

19 strokes

glossy, luster, glaze, polish, charm, colorful, captivating

On'Yomi: エン

Kun'Yomi: つや, なま.めかしい, あで.やか, つや.めく, なま.めく

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