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What is ecchi?
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DEFINITION
The word ecchi is etymologically derived from the Japanese pronunciation of the letter H. In modern Japanese, the word is predominantly "sexual" in nature (akin to the English words dirty or naughty), carrying slightly negative connotations, but not necessarily "perverted" (which is usually reserved for the word hentai) unless it is being used to describe a person. Note that "ecchi" is a non-standard romanization - using Hepburn it would be "etchi", but this spelling is comparatively rare both in Japan and outside it.
JAPANESE USAGE
Ecchi as an adjective can be translated as lewd or sexy, while as a noun it can be translated as sexual intercourse, e.g. to do ecchi (ecchi suru) would mean to have sex. Interestingly, the word sekkusu is also used in Japan for sex, however Japanese native words for sex have fallen out of popular usage when describing this very basic act. For example the word koubi means sex, but usage is restricted mostly to the arena of biologists describing animal life.
ETYMOLOGY
One theory states that ecchi derives from the first letter of the word hentai, however the two words have different meanings. The word hentai as a noun describes a sexually perverted person, but not sexual intercourse. It is not used as a verb, and when it is used as an adjective, it refers to something associated with perverts, e.g. hentai puree usually refers to BDSM sex play.
VARIATIONS
chotto ecchi - slightly ecchi - having sexual themes
ecchi suru - to have sex
ENGLISH USAGE
In English, the word is often used in the context of manga and anime. The term Ecchi is applied to anime or manga that has vague sexual content (such as skimpy clothing, partial or full nudity), but does not show sexual intercourse. However, ecchi has historically often been used as a synonym of hentai, presumably due to confusion of the two; thus it can carry different connotations than allowed for by the original Japanese. In recent years, however, its use by English-speakers has largely realigned with the Japanese meaning - although H (pronounced as the standard aitch) has become a completely separate term, inclusive of all of the above.
The ecchi art style is loosely comparable to pin-up girl artwork, as well provocative fantasy and comic book art in the United States and other countries. Typical features include:
- Clothing that outlines the shape of the breasts, nipples, and labia, suggesting tightness of clothing and arousal.
- Uniforms, costumes, or outfits that may be provocative, but are worn as everyday clothing by the character.
- Characters who are unaware of their sexuality, appear innocent or cheerful, or sly and mischievous.
- Clothing that is falling off or being pulled off, notably swimsuits.
- Upskirt panty shots and cleavage.
- Suggestive or phallic imagery, such as Japanese mayonnaise bottles.
- Exaggerated sexual attributes, often on normal or petite figures to give a sense of contrast. Especially used in doujinshi and fanart, where a character may appear more sexualized than normal.
- Cute or innocent character with obvious sexual appearance or clothing.
The word ecchi is etymologically derived from the Japanese pronunciation of the letter H. In modern Japanese, the word is predominantly "sexual" in nature (akin to the English words dirty or naughty), carrying slightly negative connotations, but not necessarily "perverted" (which is usually reserved for the word hentai) unless it is being used to describe a person. Note that "ecchi" is a non-standard romanization - using Hepburn it would be "etchi", but this spelling is comparatively rare both in Japan and outside it.
JAPANESE USAGE
Ecchi as an adjective can be translated as lewd or sexy, while as a noun it can be translated as sexual intercourse, e.g. to do ecchi (ecchi suru) would mean to have sex. Interestingly, the word sekkusu is also used in Japan for sex, however Japanese native words for sex have fallen out of popular usage when describing this very basic act. For example the word koubi means sex, but usage is restricted mostly to the arena of biologists describing animal life.
ETYMOLOGY
One theory states that ecchi derives from the first letter of the word hentai, however the two words have different meanings. The word hentai as a noun describes a sexually perverted person, but not sexual intercourse. It is not used as a verb, and when it is used as an adjective, it refers to something associated with perverts, e.g. hentai puree usually refers to BDSM sex play.
VARIATIONS
chotto ecchi - slightly ecchi - having sexual themes
ecchi suru - to have sex
ENGLISH USAGE
In English, the word is often used in the context of manga and anime. The term Ecchi is applied to anime or manga that has vague sexual content (such as skimpy clothing, partial or full nudity), but does not show sexual intercourse. However, ecchi has historically often been used as a synonym of hentai, presumably due to confusion of the two; thus it can carry different connotations than allowed for by the original Japanese. In recent years, however, its use by English-speakers has largely realigned with the Japanese meaning - although H (pronounced as the standard aitch) has become a completely separate term, inclusive of all of the above.
The ecchi art style is loosely comparable to pin-up girl artwork, as well provocative fantasy and comic book art in the United States and other countries. Typical features include:
- Clothing that outlines the shape of the breasts, nipples, and labia, suggesting tightness of clothing and arousal.
- Uniforms, costumes, or outfits that may be provocative, but are worn as everyday clothing by the character.
- Characters who are unaware of their sexuality, appear innocent or cheerful, or sly and mischievous.
- Clothing that is falling off or being pulled off, notably swimsuits.
- Upskirt panty shots and cleavage.
- Suggestive or phallic imagery, such as Japanese mayonnaise bottles.
- Exaggerated sexual attributes, often on normal or petite figures to give a sense of contrast. Especially used in doujinshi and fanart, where a character may appear more sexualized than normal.
- Cute or innocent character with obvious sexual appearance or clothing.
Taken from Wikipedia
Are you clear now? Remember, Don't ask any f***in' n00b question about WTF is ecchi or what is it because it's already in the front page for cryin' out loud! If I still find tards' asking this sort of question, you definitely phailed teh Internets and lost your e-penis my friend! NOW GTFO!
Do not mistake ecchi as hentai. Even though ecchi is in the same class as hentai, ecchi DOES NOT contain any graphic depictions of sexual intercourse or excessively exaggerated nudity. Read more about hentai in the link below.
Hentai
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Thread Rules (will be updated frequently if needed)
1. By entering this thread, you agree by International standards that you are at least 18 years of age and above. Please, I don't want this precious thread to get into trouble because of you n00bs allowing your mom to surf this thread with you!
2. The ecchi thread isn't meant to be a fully worksafe thread in the first place! All actions such as viewing, clicking or saving the images or materials posted here is at the user's own risk. For God's sake, do it in a private environment free from prying eyes! This is also the main reason why Rule 1 exist.
3. Any images or materials posted by contributing users is at the poster's own responsibility. Therefore, no one but the original poster can be held responsible if anything out of the ordinary happens.
4. All such images or materials depicting anime females in their most glorified and exaggerated form is allowed, be it ecchi-oriented, just plain cute, loli, yuri, or whatever with chicks in it. However, anything besides that ESPECIALLY YAOI are banhammered! All users have the rights to report to mods and remove such offensive posts for the sake of keeping this thread clean of useless junk. If you wish to post something which can be deemed offensive due to excessive, unintentional nudity, or anything other that can be considered extreme in nature, please make a clickable link for that image or material instead of posting it directly. A new addition to this thread rule: NO HENTAI POSTS!
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7. Similar to above but slightly different:
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