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The definition of ecchi is sexually playful, right? But I heard it is almost
always used for humor. Can someone explain please?


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Is ecchi used for humor or is it sexually playful?


According to [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecchi) the definition
of ecchi is:

> Ecchi (エッチ etchi?, pronounced [et.tɕi]) is an often used slang term in the
> Japanese language for **playfully sexual actions**. As an adjective, it is
> used with the meaning of "sexy", "dirty" or "naughty"; as a verb, ecchi suru
> (エッチする), with the meaning to have sex; or as a noun, to describe someone
> that is seen as lecherous. It is perhaps softer than the Japanese word ero
> (エロ from Eros), and does not imply perversion in the way hentai does.
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> The word ecchi has been adopted by fans of Japanese media to describe works
> with sexual overtones. I **n Japanese, the word ecchi is often used to
> describe a person's conduct, but in fandom, it has come to be used to refer
> to softcore or playful sexuality** , as distinct from the word hentai, which
> connotes perversion or fetishism. **Works described as ecchi do not show
> sexual intercourse or genitalia, but sexual themes are referenced.** Ecchi
> themes are a type of fan service, and can be found in most comedy shōnen and
> seinen manga and harem anime.

This imply's that it can be used for a number of situations including those
that are humorous or sexually playful.


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