How to say "nude" in Japanese

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  • ヌードCommon
    nounCovers 'nude' as a noun, especially in art and photography contexts such as a nude painting or nude model. Loanword-style and descriptive rather than a direct statement about someone's nakedness.
    このヌードのポスターには若者わかものの視覚しかくに訴うったえるものがある。↗
    This nude poster appeals visually to the young.
  • 全裸ぜんらCommon
    no-adjectiveDescribes the state of being completely or stark naked. Use it when saying that a person or body is entirely unclothed, e.g. as a description of someone found or seen nude.

Use 「ヌード」 for 'nude' as a noun or in art/fashion contexts, and 全裸 for the state of a person being completely naked, typically as a predicate or modifier.

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