“Charming” in Japanese
Short answer
Charming in Japanese is “艶かしい” (namamekashii). Full meaning: charming, captivating, bewitching, seductive, coquettish.
Other ways to say “Charming” in Japanese
床しい
yukashii admirable, charming, refined; nostalgic; curious, eager to know (or see, experience, etc.)
愛らしい
airashii pretty, charming, lovely, adorable
濃艶
nouen charming, bewitching, enchanting
艶やか
tsuyayaka glamorous, charming, fascinatingly elegant, lovely, gorgeous, beguiling, bewitching; glossy (e.g. hair), sleek, shiny, lustrous
可愛い
kawai cute, adorable, charming, lovely, pretty; dear, precious, darling, pet; innocent, childlike, childish, lovable
チャーミング
chaamingu charming
艷冶
enya charming, bewitching, coquettish
優艶
yuuen charming, fascinating, beautiful, elegant, graceful, sweet, delicate
微笑ましい
hohoemashii heartwarming, pleasant, charming, amusing
いじらしい
ijirashii lovable, sweet, charming; pitiful, pathetic, touching
愛くるしい
aikurushii lovely, cute, charming, sweet
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