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From what I have been told and seen it seems that ecchi is a manga term to describe nudity that isn't sexually oriented whereas hentai is all about sex.
I would say magical girl transformation sequences that are in the nude could be considered ecchi
by Arctic_Slicer June 06, 2004
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When used as an insult, means "You perv" while hentai means more "You sick-minded, disgusting freak"

And it -does- mean lighter perversion, though western culture has twisted it.
by AM March 07, 2004
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The sound that japanese make when saying 'H' which is the first letter of of 'Hentai', Pervert.
Through internet research, i have come to the conclusion that ecchi is not softcore hentai
by People Order Out Poop November 10, 2003
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the sound produced when you try to say "H" in japanese
"kitte, kudasai. *says H* ecchi"
"ECCHI!"
by andaru!! February 19, 2003
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Ecchi nano wa ikenaito moimasu.
Translation: I believe that ecchi is innappropriate.
by Mahoro April 28, 2004
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