肉食系

Vocabulary Word Japanese ★★★★☆ Common Casual
Practice this with flashcards, quizzes & audio on WordLoci

Meaning: Carnivore type — a person who is aggressive, bold, and proactive in romantic pursuits.

肉食系——指在恋爱中积极主动、大胆果断的人。
Tipo carnívoro: una persona atrevida, decidida y proactiva en el terreno romántico.
육식계 — 연애에 적극적이고 대담하며 능동적으로 나서는 사람.

肉食系 is the opposite of 草食系 and describes people who actively and confidently pursue romantic interests. They are forward, flirtatious, and not afraid to make the first move. While it can describe both men and women, 肉食系女子 (carnivore women) became a notable trend, describing women who take the initiative in dating rather than waiting to be pursued.

肉食系是草食系的反义词,形容在恋爱中主动、自信地追求心仪对象的人。他们大胆、善于调情,不怕主动出击。虽然男女皆可使用,但肉食系女子成为一个引人注目的趋势,形容那些在约会中主动出击而不是被动等待的女性。
肉食系 es lo opuesto a 草食系 y describe a personas que persiguen sus intereses románticos de forma activa y segura. Son directas, coquetas y no tienen miedo a dar el primer paso. Aunque puede referirse tanto a hombres como a mujeres, 肉食系女子 (mujeres carnívoras) se convirtió en una tendencia notable, describiendo a mujeres que toman la iniciativa en las citas en lugar de esperar a ser cortejadas.
肉食系(육식계)는 草食系(초식계)의 반대로, 연애 상대를 적극적이고 자신감 있게 추구하는 사람을 묘사합니다. 적극적이고, 스킨십에 거리낌이 없으며 먼저 다가가는 것을 두려워하지 않습니다. 남녀 모두에게 쓰이지만, 특히 肉食系女子(육식계 여자) — 연애에서 먼저 다가가는 여성 — 가 주목할 만한 트렌드가 되었습니다.

Examples

  1. あの子、肉食系だから気になる人にはすぐアプローチするよ。
    那个女生是肉食系的,看上谁就马上出击。
    Esa chica es del tipo carnívoro, así que en cuanto alguien le gusta, va a por ello.
    저 애는 육식계라서 마음에 드는 사람한테 바로 다가가.
  2. 肉食系女子ってかっこいいと思う。
    我觉得肉食系女子挺帅的。
    Creo que las mujeres de tipo carnívoro molan mucho.
    육식계 여자가 멋있다고 생각해.
  3. 見た目おとなしいのに中身は肉食系だった。
    看着文文静静的,内心其实是肉食系。
    Parecía tranquilo/a por fuera, pero por dentro era puro tipo carnívoro.
    겉보기엔 얌전한데 속은 완전 육식계였어.

Pronunciation

/ni.ku.ɕo.ku ke.i/

Usage Guide

Context: friends, media, dating discussion

Tone: descriptive, sometimes admiring

✓ Do Say

  • 肉食系の人ってリードしてくれるから楽だよね。 (Carnivore types take the lead, which makes things easier.)
    肉食系的人会主动带节奏,跟他们在一起很轻松。(Carnivore types take the lead, which makes things easier.)
    Los del tipo carnívoro llevan la iniciativa, así que es más fácil, ¿no?
    육식계인 사람은 리드해 주니까 편하지. (Carnivore types take the lead, which makes things easier.)
  • 最近肉食系女子が増えてるらしいよ。 (Apparently there are more assertive women in dating these days.)
    听说现在主动追求的女生越来越多了。(Apparently there are more assertive women in dating these days.)
    Parece que últimamente hay más mujeres decididas en el terreno amoroso.
    요즘 육식계 여자가 늘고 있다더라. (Apparently there are more assertive women in dating these days.)

✗ Don't Say

  • 「肉食系」をがつがつしすぎる意味で使うと失礼になる (Using carnivore type to mean someone is too aggressive/desperate can be offensive)
    如果用「肉食系」来暗示别人太饥渴、太急切,就显得很不礼貌(Using carnivore type to mean someone is too aggressive/desperate can be offensive)
    Usar «tipo carnívoro» para decir que alguien es demasiado insistente o desesperado/a puede resultar ofensivo
    '육식계'를 너무 들이댄다는 뜻으로 쓰면 실례가 된다 (육식계를 지나치게 집착한다/필사적이라는 의미로 사용하면 기분이 상할 수 있음)

Common Mistakes

Origin & History

Emerged as the antonym of 草食系 (herbivore type) in the late 2000s. Carnivore (肉食) metaphorically describes someone who actively 'hunts' for romantic partners.

Cultural Context

Era: Late 2000s, emerged alongside 草食系

Generation: All ages aware, often used about young adults

Social background: Cultural commentary term

Regional notes: Used across all of Japan. Often discussed alongside 草食系 as opposing dating personality types.

More From This Topic

マッチングアプリ ★★★★★ A dating app used to find romantic partners, such as Pair... フラれる ★★★★★ To get rejected or dumped by someone, whether after confe... 告白 ★★★★★ A love confession — directly telling someone you have rom... 片思い ★★★★★ One-sided love or an unrequited crush — having romantic f... 浮気 ★★★★★ Cheating on a romantic partner or having an affair — bein... いい感じ ★★★★★ Things are going well between two people — there's a good...
X / Twitter WhatsApp Facebook

More from Relationships & Dating

Practice "肉食系" on WordLoci

Flashcards, quizzes, audio pronunciation & spaced repetition — all free