A-Z Reference

Hentai Glossary

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Sakuga

A term used by anime fans to refer to moments in an episode with exceptionally fluid, high-quality animation.

Scat

An extreme fetish, also known as coprophilia, which involves feces in a sexual context. This is a highly niche and explicit category.

School Girl

One of the most popular settings and archetypes in hentai, featuring female characters in school uniforms.

Seinen

A demographic term for media targeted at adult men. Seinen series often have more mature, complex, and darker themes.

Sensei

The Japanese word for "teacher" or "master." A common character archetype in school settings.

Shibari / Kinbaku

The Japanese art of intricate, aesthetic rope bondage. A highly stylized form of the "Bondage" genre.

Shota

The male equivalent of "Loli," derived from "shotacon." This genre features young-appearing male characters in erotic situations.

Shoujo

A demographic term for media targeted at young girls (approx. 12-18), focusing on romance and relationships.

Shounen

A demographic term for media targeted at young boys (approx. 12-18). Not a hentai genre, but its tropes are often parodied.

Shy

A character trait for those who are timid, easily embarrassed, and hesitant in social or sexual situations.

Slice of Life

A genre that depicts the everyday, mundane lives of its characters, focusing on realism and relationships.

Small Boobs / Pettan

A tag for female characters with small or flat chests, often affectionately or teasingly called "pettan" in Japanese.

Spanking

The act of striking the buttocks for punishment or sexual pleasure. A common element in BDSM.

Succubus

A female demon or supernatural entity who seduces men to drain their life force through sexual activity.

Swimsuit

Features characters wearing swimwear, such as bikinis or one-piece suits, typically at a beach or pool.

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