Saturday, September 14, 2013

Otaku Says

There are several terms in anime, manga, or the public that are used. Some to show negative or positive meaning, but something all anime fans should be aware of.

Atashi wa-used to say one is a female. In a way, a speech for only females to say.
Aniki-big brother for thugs and gangsters. Different from another big brother term.
Baka-Idiot. However, it is seen in most cases where friends call when one does a stupid act.
Bishojo-pretty girl, to describe a girl as attractive. The traditional characteristics are black hair, black eyes, pale skin, big eyes...
Bishounen-pretty boy, to describe a boy as attractive. In most cases the male is feminine, or extremely handsome.
Closet Otaku-person who hides the fact they are interested in anime. So in most cases, they are not open about their interest in anime. 
Ecchi-pervert, usually to describe an uncle character who has strong interest in girls.
Harem-usually refers to the story concentrated on a single male surrounded by female characters.
Kawaii-So cute.
Kohai-the younger person. The sempai usually uses this words when talking to younger members/acquaintances. 
Moe-overwhelming feeling of attractiveness or love.
Oneesan-older sister. However, this does not have to be biological. 
Oniisan-older brother. Does not need to be related.
Ore wa-used to say one is a male. Only males can say this.
Otaku-anime fan. This can be marked as a negative meaning since the public does not find anime a productive interest. 
Sensei-teacher. This term can be used on anyone who is a leader to you. So a board term, just not in school.
Shipping-resend fan;s work on relationships relating to anime on the internet like tumblr. So lots of couples that do not get together.
Tsundere-a person who is hateful in the beginning but turns to be kind after knowing the person more.
Yandere-a person who is kind but afterwards proven to be hateful.

These are the most widely used terms seen in anime. However, there are many terms that do appear in all sorts of anime. Is there a word that does not makes sense? Or a new word that should be mentioned?

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