Overview

1. A change in form, state, ecology, etc. In particular, when an insect or the like transitions from a larva to an adult, it changes its appearance and structure significantly.
2. An expression that refers to a person with perverted and abnormal sexual preferences (perverted libido). It probably contains nuances of swearing.
3. An expression used in the sense of a taste or direction that is far from the general sense. It is sometimes used with a positive connotation.
4. Overseas, the term ``hentai'' is becoming established as a term that refers to Japanese anime for adults and anime-style adult games.

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