ecchi

or et·chi

[ ech-ee ]

adjective

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

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ecchi¹

From the Japanese pronunciation of the letter h, the first letter of hentai

Example Sentences

However, the series fits more obviously into the Ecchi genre, which is etymologically complex, but has come to refer to manga, anime or games with a softcore, playful sexual nature.

From The Guardian

Senran Kagura is an ecchi game that features fighters with gradually less clothing.

From The Guardian