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What does 艶 (つや, tsuya) mean?

艶 (つや, tsuya) means luster, gloss; charm, allure.

Quick facts
Readingつや
Romajitsuya
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
つや
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontsuya

luster, gloss; charm, allure

  1. 1noun gloss; luster; lustre
  2. 2noun mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin)
  3. 3noun interest; appeal; charm
  4. 4noun romance; love; sexiness

Example sentences

  • I polished the floor until it shone.

  • This hair is glossy and beautiful.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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