艶
Mnemonic
She applies a bountiful amount of color to her lips — rich reds, deep plums — layering them until they gleam with a glossy, voluptuous sheen so alluring that no one in the room can look away. The more bountiful the color, the more irresistible the glossy finish.
Additional thoughts
Picture someone layering generous coats of lipstick, each shade adding depth, until the result is a mirror-like, seductive gloss. Bountiful quantity + rich color = that lush, captivating shine.Quick recall
A bountiful sweep of color creates an irresistibly glossy sheen.Details
The keyword for 艶 is glossy. This kanji refers to a lustrous, alluring sheen or beauty, often associated with sensual charm and elegance. It conveys the idea of something richly attractive and polished, whether describing the smooth shine of a surface or the captivating appeal of a person. The character carries connotations of voluptuousness and refined beauty that go beyond mere surface-level gloss.
- On'yomi
- えん
- Kun'yomi
- つや、なま.めかしい、あで.やか、つや.めく、なま.めく