glossy · charm

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 艶 is read つや, has 19 strokes, and relates to gloss, luster, or alluring charm.
• Basic usage: 艶 is read つや, and 妖艶 is read ようえん.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 艶 and 妖艶
  • 艶 means gloss or luster.
  • 丁寧に磨くと木の表面に艶が出た。 means “Careful polishing brought out the wood's luster.”
  • 妖艶 means alluring or seductive.
  • 俳優は妖艶な衣装で静かに舞台へ現れた。 means “The actor quietly appeared onstage in an alluring costume.”