JAV glossary — A to Z

Below is an alphabetized, detailed glossary of common terms, tags and abbreviations you’ll see in Japanese Adult Video (JAV) metadata and descriptions. Definitions are informational and non-graphic. Many tags describe staged scenarios or fetishes — always remember legality and performer consent matter.

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A

• AV (Adult Video) — General abbreviation for Japanese adult video works. Often used interchangeably with “JAV.”

• Anal (アナル, “anaru”) — Sexual activity involving the anus. In AV tagging this indicates anal scenes.

• Amateur / Shiroto (素人) — “Amateur” performers (or productions marketed as amateurs). Some so-called amateurs are genuine newcomers; others are produced to appear amateurish.

B

• Bukkake (ぶっかけ) — A group scene where multiple performers ejaculate onto one person (face/chest/body).

• BDSM — Broad category covering bondage, discipline, dominance/submission, sadism/masochism. Tags will often specify elements (bondage, domination, etc.).

• Blowjob / Fellatio (フェラ) — Oral sex performed on a penis — commonly tagged as “fellatio,” “blowjob,” or the Japanese loanword.

C

• Cunnilingus (クンニ) — Oral sex performed on a vulva.

• Chijo (痴女) — “Perverted woman” — a character type that is sexually aggressive or dominant. Often translates as “female seductress / sex-driver.”

• Chikan (痴漢) — Train/commuter groping scenario. Usually a staged roleplay of public molestation.

• Creampie / Nakadashi (中出し) — Internal ejaculation (ejaculation inside the vagina). “Creampie” is common English tag; “nakadashi” is the Japanese term.

D

• Deep throat / Iramachio (イラマチオ) — Aggressive oral sex involving deep gagging or throat penetration. Often presented as a more intense oral performance.

• Dual-camera / POV — Filming style: point-of-view/first-person shots or multiple angles.

E

• Ecchi / Ero (エロ / えっち) — Soft-core or suggestive sexual content; “ecchi” is a lighter sexual term often used for erotic but non-explicit material.

• Exclusive / Tantai (単体女優) — When an actress is promoted as a solo or exclusive star (a contracted or high-profile performer), productions may be labeled accordingly.

F

• Fellatio (フェラ) — See Blowjob.

• FC2 — Popular Japanese video-sharing / uploader platform (often hosts user-uploaded or uncensored content).

• Fetish — A specialized interest tag (foot fetish, stockings, latex, etc.). Fetish tags identify niche scenes.

G

• Gokkun (ごっくん) — The act of swallowing semen after oral sex. A specific fetish tag.

• Gansha / Facial (顔射) — Ejaculation onto a performer’s face. Tagged as “facial.”

• Gyaru (ギャル) — A fashion/persona tag (trendy, heavily made-up young women). Used to describe the performer’s look/style.

H

• Hitozuma (人妻) — “Married woman” — scenes depicting or themed around married women/wives.

• Hentai (変態) — Literally “pervert” but commonly used for explicit/erotic anime and general “pervy” content. In live AV contexts it signals extreme or deviant themes.

• Hardcore — Explicit, unsimulated sex scenes (the usual meaning in AV tagging).

I

• Idol AV / AV Idol — A performer positioned and marketed like an idol (cute/popular image) who also appears in adult works.

• Iramachio — See Deep Throat (common transliteration).

J

• JK (女子高生, Joshi Kōsei) — “High-school girl” aesthetic. Important: reputable producers must use adult actresses; this tag refers to the schoolgirl look or roleplay, not actual minors. Many jurisdictions ban content that sexualizes real minors — exercise legal caution.

• Jukujo (熟女) — “Mature woman” / older actress (similar to “MILF” in English).

• JAV — Short for “Japanese AV” — same as AV but emphasizing origin.

K

• Kikaku Tantai (企画単体) — “Project” style releases that center around a concept or gimmick rather than a single big star; often use non-exclusive or lesser-known actresses.

• Koukan / Kounai? — (less common) there are many subgenre words starting with K that describe production types or series names.

L

• Loli / Lolita (ロリ) — “Childlike” or very young-looking aesthetic. As with “JK,” legally and ethically sensitive — many platforms and laws restrict or prohibit sexualized depictions of minors or minor-lookalikes.

• Lesbian / Rezu (レズ) — Female–female scenes; “rez” or “les” are common tags.

M

• Mosaic (モザイク) — The pixelation/censoring applied to genitalia in official Japanese releases. Legally required in Japan; “no mosaic” or “uncensored” indicates the mosaic has been removed (often produced/distributed outside Japan).

• MILF — “Mother I’d Like to F…” — mature woman theme, similar to jukujo/hitozuma.

• M-type / M女 / M男 — “Masochist” tags for characters who enjoy receiving pain/humiliation.

N

• Nakadashi (中出し) — See Creampie. A very common tag in Japanese metadata.

• NTR (寝取られ, Netorare) — “Cuckold” genre: partner is seduced/cheated on; focuses on emotional betrayal. Often marketed for the emotional drama of losing a lover.

• Netori (寝取り) — The reverse angle: the aggressor who steals someone’s partner; also used as a tag.

O

• OL (Office Lady) — Portrayal of female office workers; a common roleplay theme.

• Orgy / Ranko (乱交) — Group sex scenes involving multiple partners.

• Outcall / On-location — Production contexts (less a tag, more a production note).

P

• POV (Point of View) — Filming style made to look from one performer’s eyes; immersive technique.

• Preview / Sample — Short clips or images released to advertise the full title. Many sites show a preview mosaic and short scenes.

Q

• Quickie / Sokuhame (即ハメ) — A scene that starts sex immediately — “right in” or “instant” penetration with minimal foreplay. Often labeled as “quick” or “sokuhame.”

R

• Rape / Rape roleplay (レイプ) — Depictions of non-consensual sex or forced scenarios. In AV, these are typically acted roleplays; however, they are ethically and legally sensitive and explicitly illegal in real life. Many productions handle this as simulated/consensual acting.

• Ranko (乱交) — See Orgy.

• Raw — Unprocessed footage/file; sometimes used to mean uncensored original source.

S

• S-type / S女 / S男 — “Sadist” tags for characters who dominate or inflict punishment. Paired with M tags frequently.

• Saimin (催眠) — Hypnosis themed scenarios where a character is “hypnotized” into sexual acts — a fantasy roleplay tag.

• Shiroto (素人) — See Amateur.

• Sokuhame (即ハメ) — See Quickie.

T

• Te-koki (手コキ) — Handjob; manual stimulation performed by hand.

• TS / Trans / Transgender — Scenes featuring transgender performers (terminology varies; be sensitive to preferred language).

• Tsumami? — (various niche tags beginning with T exist for fetish styles and production series).

U

• Uncensored / Mushusei (無修正) — “No mosaic” versions. Official uncensored AV is not legally produced in Japan; uncensored releases often originate elsewhere. Be mindful of legality and copyright when seeking uncensored files.

• Ura-AV (裏AV) — “Underground” or unofficial AV; often uncensored or illicit releases.

V

• VR AV — Virtual reality adult works filmed for VR headsets (360° or stereoscopic). A distinct production and viewing format.

• Vanilla — “Vanilla sex” = conventional, non-fetish sexual content (romantic, straightforward scenes).

W

• Watersports / Urolagnia — Urine play fetish tags (also called “golden shower”). Extremely niche and regulated on many platforms; flagged as fetish content.

• Wife / Married themes — Often labeled under hitozuma, wife affairs, etc.

X

• X-rated — General descriptor for sexually explicit material.

• Xvideos / XNXX — Names of large global adult video hosting networks (often host user uploads and uncensored content).

Y

• Yuri (百合) — Female–female romance/sex in anime or live contexts; sometimes used interchangeably with “lesbian” in tagging.

• Yarimoku (やり目的) — Slang: “hookup for the purpose of sex” — used in some contexts to describe motives rather than a film tag.

Z

• Zenra (全裸) — “Completely nude” — describes full nudity (as opposed to partial or implied nudity).

• Z-series / Z-level — Some studios or distributors use lettered series names; not a universal tag but may appear in catalogs.

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Quick cross-references & notes

• “Nakadashi” = “creampie”; “Gansha” = “facial”; “Bukkake” = multiple ejaculations.

• “Shiroto / Amateur” and “Tantai / Exclusive” describe performer status (amateur vs. professional/exclusive star).

• “Mosaic” vs “Uncensored”: Japanese domestic releases are usually mosaicked; “uncensored” versions are distributed outside Japan or illegally.

• Many scenario tags (JK, rape, chikan, loli, etc.) describe roleplay and can carry legal/ethical implications — real minors, non-consensual acts, and illegal content are prohibited and dangerous in real life.

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Legal & ethical reminder (brief)

• Tags like JK, loli, rape, chikan refer to sexualized roleplay or aesthetics; they must not involve real minors or non-consenting people. Laws vary by country — always follow local regulations and platform terms. Respect performer consent, age verification, and copyrights.

• Uncensored content produced within Japan is generally illegal; many uncensored files circulating online are unauthorized uploads.