Ecchi Definition & Meaning

American

Etymology

Examples

ecchi American [ech-ee] / ˈɛtʃ i / Or etchi

adjective

1. noting or pertaining to a subgenre of Japanese manga, anime, computer games, etc., characterized by light, playful sexual themes and imagery.

noun

1. such themes, imagery, or works; soft porn.

Etymology

Origin of ecchi

From the Japanese pronunciation of the letter h, the first letter of hentai

Example Sentences

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However, the series fits more obviously into the Ecchi genre, which is etymologically complex, but has come to refer to manga, anime or games with a softcore, playful sexual nature.

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Senran Kagura is an ecchi game that features fighters with gradually less clothing.

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