The terms and their meanings described below specifically relate to the field of hentai. Manga, anime, hentai AI generators, and hentai video games often use certain expressions to attract a specific audience and describe particular situations or genres. Some of these terms can be confusing or misleading. This guide can serve as a tool to decipher the language found while browsing all categories of hentai sites, or simply to expand your knowledge on the subject.
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A
- Ahegao
- Exaggerated facial expression characteristic of hentai, showing a character in a state of intense ecstasy with eyes revolted, tongue out and an expression of extreme pleasure. This expression has become emblematic of the hentai genre and is often used as a cultural reference in the manga community.
- Ashikoki
- A sexual practice in which a person uses their feet to stimulate their partner’s penis.
B
- Bakunyuu
- A term referring specifically to female characters with particularly large breasts, often of unrealistic proportions. The word is composed of “baku” (explosive) and “nyuu” (breasts), literally illustrating the disproportionate aspect of this physical characteristic in hentai works.
- Bara
- Genre of manga and anime featuring homosexual relationships between men, often more realistic and aimed at a male audience.
- Bukkake
- Sexual practice in which several men ejaculate on one person, often a woman.
C
- Censorship
- Use of censorship techniques such as mosaicking to obscure genital parts in Japanese productions.
- Chikan
- Act of sexual harassment in public, often perpetrated by an older man towards a young woman.
D
- Dougi
- Traditional Japanese clothing worn during martial arts training or competitions, often used for uniform scenes in hentai.
- Doujinshi
- Self-published manga, often created by fans, which frequently features erotic or pornographic versions of popular series. These works are generally sold at conventions or on specialized platforms, and form an important part of hentai culture in Japan.
E
- Ecchi
- Japanese term derived from the letter “H” (pronounced “ecchi” in Japanese). It is used to designate works containing sexual or erotic elements, but not necessarily explicit ones.
- Eromanga
- Erotic or pornographic manga, distinct from yaoi and yuri in its focus on an adult male audience.
F
- Futanari
- A category of hentai featuring hermaphroditic characters with both male and female sexual characteristics. This genre is particularly popular in the hentai community, and has its own codes and narrative conventions.
G
- Ganguro
- Japanese fashion style characterized by artificial tanning, bleached hair and exaggerated make-up. In the hentai context, it can be used to describe characters with this style.
- Gokkun
- A sexual practice in which a person swallows sperm after one or more men have ejaculated.
- Gothic Lolita
- Fashion style characterized by a mix of gothic and lolita aesthetics, sometimes used in the context of hentai.
- Guro
- A short for “gurotesuku”, a genre of manga and anime featuring extremely violent and often bloody situations.
- Hentai IA Generator
- Tool using artificial intelligence to create hentai-style images from text descriptions. These systems employ deep learning algorithms to generate personalized illustrations according to user preferences.
H
- Harem
- Manga and anime genre in which a main character, often male, is surrounded by several potential partners, often female.
- Henshin
- Transformation of a character into a form of superhero or an alternative version of himself, often used in manga and anime.
- Hentai
- Term designating Japanese animated or drawn pornographic works. The word literally means “pervert” or “transformation” in Japanese. It encompasses a wide range of explicit content aimed at adult audiences, with a variety of styles and themes.
I
- Incest
- Genre of hentai manga and anime featuring sexual relationships between members of the same family.
- Inseki
- Sexual relations between members of the same family, but with no direct blood ties.
J
- Juné
- Manga or text story with male homosexual themes, often written in an aesthetic style for a female audience.
K
- Kabedon
- Act of confession where one person pins another against a wall, often used in seduction scenes.
- Kemonomimi
- Genre featuring human characters with animal features, usually ears and tails. These characters retain a predominantly human appearance while incorporating kawaii (cute) elements of animal origin.
L
- Lemon
- Term used to refer to sexually explicit content in manga or anime.
- Lolicon
- Manga and anime genre featuring female characters with a childlike appearance. The term is a contraction of “Lolita complex”.
M
- MILF
- Terms for “Mother I’d Like to Fuck”, used to describe older, sexually attractive female characters.
- Mangaka
- Manga artist, creator of stories and illustrations.
N
- NTR
- Ashort for “Netorare”, a genre of hentai manga and anime featuring situations where a partner is unfaithful.
- Nakadashi
- A term describing scenes where ejaculation occurs inside a character’s body.
- Nekomimi
- A term describing human figures with cat ears and sometimes a cat tail.
O
- Omorashi
- Hentai manga and anime genre featuring characters who need to urinate or have incontinence accidents.
- Onahole
- Silicone masturbation device imitating a vagina or other orifices.
- Oppai
- A term for breasts, often used to emphasize this body part in hentai.
P
- Paizuri
- A term describing the act of masturbating between a person’s breasts.
- Panchira
- View of underwear, often used in an erotic or humorous context.
- Pettanko
- Flat-chested female characters, often complex about their looks.
- Prompt Engineering
- Technique for creating precise text descriptions to guide hentai AI generators. This practice requires a thorough understanding of keywords, artistic styles and technical parameters to achieve the desired results.
Q
R
- Reverse Harem
- Genre of manga and anime where a main character, often female, is surrounded by several potential partners, often male.
S
- Scat
- Genre of hentai manga and anime featuring sexual practices involving excrement.
- Seme
- Active or dominant partner in a male homosexual relationship.
- Shibari
- Japanese bondage art, often used in hentai works for scenes of bondage and discipline.
- Shimapan
- Panties with blue and white stripes, often associated with innocence and youth.
- Shotacon
- Manga and anime genre featuring male characters with a childlike appearance. The term is a contraction of “Shotaro complex”.
T
- Tekoki
- Sexual practice where a person uses their hand to stimulate their partner’s penis.
- Tentacle porn
- Subgenre of hentai manga and anime featuring creatures with tentacles having sexual relations with humans.
- Tsundere
- A term describing a character who is initially cold and hostile, but becomes gentler and more loving over time.
U
- Uke
- Passive partner or receiver in a male homosexual relationship.
V
- Vanilla
- A term used to describe hentai works without fetishistic or extreme elements, often considered more “classic” or “traditional”.
W
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Y
- Yandere
- A term describing a character who is initially gentle and loving, but becomes violent and obsessive towards his love.
- Yaoi
- Manga and anime genre featuring homosexual relationships between men. Often written by women for a female audience.
- Yuri
- Manga and anime genre focusing on romantic or sexual relationships between women. In the context of hentai, yuri presents explicit scenes while often maintaining a romantic or emotional dimension in the narrative.
Z
- Zettai Ryouiki
- A bare area of skin between knee-high socks or stockings and a skirt or shorts, often considered particularly seductive.