Why Actresses Speaking in Japanese in JAV is Really Hot

A foreign language has this sort of "otherworldly" charm to them, as they aren't usually part of a person's normal living experience. The Japanese language can sound soft, melodic, and intimate to those that don't speak or even comprehend it. It's almost like an "auditory adventure" in itself, as the language allows you to traverse into a whole new world in a sense, much like another country's culture in and of itself. You feel like an "outsider" in this "strange and different world" (or perhaps like an outsider observing something "secret" or "forbidden"), and that can feel quite exciting. Unfamiliarity is the primary aspect, and it can be incredibly sexy under the right circumstances.

Compared to English, Japanese relies on tone and nuance. A woman simply saying "yamete" can imply all sorts of different meanings depending on how it's expressed. Combined with a particularly lewd performance, this can amplify any sexual moment in a JAV better than English could (at least, in my opinion). In a way, a foreign language can be compared to "dirty talk". A woman talking dirty can heighten a sexual experience if executed properly, but in this instance, instead of a woman saying naughty words, she could just be speaking casually in a foreign language (though, who would want her to?).

One rather specific way in which Japanese contributes additional sexiness to erotic scenarios is the way in which it functions. Honorifics deferential speech, and specific words can, on a subtle level, imply submission (or even dominance). When an actress uses polite speech towards a male actor in a scene or even during sex, it helps exude a sense of power imbalance. Power imbalance and concepts such as dominance and submissiveness are already fetishes themselves, so the Japanese language only helps to emphasize the appeal further.

This can be observed in the other direction as well. When an actress who is acting formal starts to speak informally, or goes from shy and timid to in-your-face and loud, it's considered a rather distinct transformation, and such a sudden shift can be sexually stimulating. It's as if something raw and uncontainable breaks through her "politeness act". Such a moment can also feel like a payoff, serving as a meaningful moment on top of catering to the fetish.

Speaking is how humans mainly interact so it's unsurprising that speaking plays a role in everything we do. Language can play an impact at catering to roleplay and fantasy: for example, take a teacher trying to resist her student's advances, or a long-time friend (osananajimi) making a shy confession. How the actress expresses herself through speech is not only half the story but also half the fetish. The Japanese language carries a kind of intimacy that is difficult to replicate in other languages.

There's impact in some particular phrases and words as well. Take a woman addressing someone as "senpai" for example. While it is used to talk with someone who is older or more experienced than the speaker, it can be overflowing with affection or respect, or be suggesting a bit of submission. Even whispering a sweet "daijoubu" during an intense moment can add some additional thrill to a scene. They're like small emotional touches that help draw a viewer in.

Common words and phrases in JAV, like "ii you", or "dame", or "iku" - they're so iconic that I imagine a lot of westerners who don't know a lick of Japanese are probably at least familiar with hearing them being spoken. While they're just common words, they naturally also have a lot of "sexual power" behind them. Uttered in just the right way at the right moment really helps add more sexiness to a scene, and are also universally understood. There's also the fact that, because Japanese isn't the watcher's native language, there's less of a chance of the words becoming dull or overused. They'll almost always been deemed erotic and charged.

Compared to the west, JAV actresses employ a greater amount of emotion in their performance, and I believe a lot of that is complimented by the Japanese language. Japanese is capable of shifting the emotional tone during a scene on a subtle level. An actress could start off sounding composed and polite, but she could transition into something more hesitant or lustful, depending on the movie. Such an emotional transition can make a scene feel more believable (at least as far as pornography goes), and for some, more sensual.

Observing someone gradually lose control not just in a physical sense, but also to the point of them being affected vocally, is quite the experience, especially when the content in question is JAV. Japanese does an effective job at portraying that decline and vulnerability. Women might utter words like "hazukashii", "yamete", or "motto", and it could convey feelings of both shame and desire at the same time.

Western porn in comparison has dirty talk that is more blatant and in-your-face, and this ends up making it come off more as "fake". Japanese has a sort of "softness" to it that appeals to viewers in more ways than one. The language makes scenes feel more relatable and believable, and it helps express emotions (at least more than raw horniness, as far as western porn is concerned) better.

Actresses more often than not tend to speak in more hushed, or quieter tones. This could be attributed partially to Japanese culture, but there's no denying there's a natural appeal to this. Such softer voices are usually used for building up a scene, and can be a nice change of pace compared to western "acting", which is often more loud and obnoxious. Such a softer, sweeter voice can feel more personal, as if the actress is sharing a secret with just you.

JAV often makes use of this "softer" appeal to try and better imitate the "illusion" of intimacy. An actress might cling to her partner, speak to them softly, and use affectionate honorifics. The language helps paint this picture better, to make watchers almost feel as if they were the lucky man in such a scenario. This further adds to the element that JAV isn't solely sex, it's also fantasy-level intimacy and emotional vulnerability.

Commonly used Japanese phrases and words themselves have grown in terms of fetishization amongst western watchers. Simple words like "oppai" or "senpai", "hentai", "ecchi" - they're understood by foreigners more now than ever, and hearing such words can often prove stimulating, especially since they're often used in situations that are rather racy.

When an actress asks something like "oppai mitai no?" (Do you want to see my boobs?), it's not just dirty talk, it's fanservice. It plays to a specific audience that knows the language well enough to enjoy it without needing subtitles. In a way it could be considered an "inside joke" that only fans will get. Those who don't understand the language will often at least recognize words like "oppai", and get the general erotic idea of what is happening, or is about to happen.