hentai

American  

[hen-tahy] / ˈhɛn taɪ /

adjective

1. noting or pertaining to a subgenre of Japanese manga, anime, computer games, etc., characterized by explicit sexual themes and imagery.

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noun

1. such themes, imagery, or works; hard porn.

Etymology

Origin of hentai

1990–95; < Japanese: literally, perverted, a pervert

Example Sentences

Rosalía, who also won the Latin Grammy for best alternative music album for “Motomami,” performed “Hentai”, “La Fama” and her summer hit “Despechá.”

From Seattle Times

The other nominees in that category include Rosalía’s “Hentai”; “A Veces Bien y a Veces Mal,” as performed by Ricky Martin and Reik; “Agua,” performed by Daddy Yankee, Rauw Alejandro and Nile Rodgers; Mon Laferte’s “Algo Es Mejor”; Fonseca’s “Besos en la Frente”; Carla Morrison’s “Encontrarme”; Yatra’s “Tacones Rojos”; and “Índigo,” as performed by Camilo and Evaluna Montaner.

From New York Times

Instead, the show veers into a completely unrelated story about the burning of the Library of Alexandria, and a hentai scene presumably meant to stir the same excitement Bilquis’ man-eating vagina did in season 1.

From The Verge

He can also summon a giant pulsing tentacle from the ground to ensnare his opponents, bringing Injustice a welcome infusion of hentai.

From The Verge

In Japan adult cartoons have all sorts of sub-genres - including the pornographic, or hentai, versions of manga and anime.

From BBC