あなたはとてもセクシーです
anata wa totemo sekushī desu
The English phrase "you're so hot" can be translated into Japanese as あなたはとてもセクシーです (anata wa totemo sekushī desu).
This phrase is used as a compliment to tell someone that they are sexually attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase あなたはとてもセクシーです literally means "You are very sexy".
Which one should you use?
In contrast, すっごくセクシーだね is an informal way to say "You're incredibly sexy.", and 本当にスタイルがいいです is a more formal way to say "You have a really great figure."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
あなたはとてもセクシーです is a polite, grammatically complete sentence because of the use of desu, even though the sentiment itself is highly personal. For an informal approach, you can use すっごくセクシーだね.
How do you pronounce it?
anata wa totemo sekushī desu
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers should avoid using the Japanese word 熱い (atsui) to mean "hot" in a sexual sense, as it refers to physical heat.
Did you know?
- Japanese has two different words for 'hot' depending on whether the heat is in the air or in an object. While 熱い ('atsui') is for objects, 暑い ('atsui') is for weather, yet neither can be used to describe a sexy person.
- To describe a 'hot' person in an informal, slangy way, younger generations might use the term イケメン ('ikemen') for men. This specifically combines 'cool' and 'featured face' to describe a man who is conventionally handsome.
- Because Japanese culture often prizes subtlety, shouting 'you are sexy' at a stranger is much more jarring and socially disruptive than the English equivalent might be in a Western setting.
Examples in context
- 今日のドレス姿のあなたはとてもセクシーです。Kyou no doresu sugata no anata wa totemo sekushii desu.You are so sexy in that dress today.
Example conversation
A couple is getting ready for a date night.
- 健太 Kentaこの服、どうかな？Kono fuku, dō kana?How do I look in these clothes?
- 美咲 Misaki完璧！あなたはとてもセクシーです。Kanpeki! Anata wa totemo sekushī desu.Perfect! You are so hot.
- 健太 Kentaありがとう。美咲も素敵だよ。Arigatō. Misaki mo suteki dayo.Thanks. You look wonderful too, Misaki.
- 美咲 Misaki嬉しい。早く出かけましょう。Ureshii. Hayaku dekakemashō.I'm glad. Let's head out soon.
