This Japanese word is usually referenced as someone who is obsessed with anime and Manga. Lives anime and manga. Addicted or really loves manga and anime though it can be used as a differently this frequently referenced in (believe it or not) Anime and Manga which is basically the book form of anime. That being said you can't just like anime to declare yourself an otaku let alone be an Otaku. Those who are genuinely otaku will either Question you or will tell you out, so be prepared. If you start to call yourself an otaku, it might seem minor to you, but it can be compelling a word
" Being an otaku can be hard especially when you don't want anyone to know"

"Didn't you hear she's an Otaku"

"Stereo typical are often Otakus are introverted and are in big otaku Associations and are creepy people which is not true in most cases (keyword: Most)"
by Krissy Kringles January 6, 2019
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Crazed Anime fanatic (much like myself) often speaking wapanese (I do Sometimes, and spend late nights downloadind and or translating Japanese comicbooks because THOSE DAMN PEOPLE A SHONEN JUMP DONT PUT NARUTO OUT IN ENGLISH FAST ENOUGH!!!!! srry about that i just get a little INSANE sometimes. :}
Wow that guy just sits there and reads Japanes naruto comics.... He must be an Otaku.
by Shusaki February 20, 2005
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1. A person who is a big fan of anime.

2. An anime fanboy or fangirl.
Person 1: "Are you an otaku?"
Person 2: "Yes."
by TheAnimeLover1 October 18, 2014
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a 12 year old that watches Bleach and Naruto and thinks they are completely immersed in japanese culture. See Weeaboo
Bob: I know all about japan because I watch Naruto!
Bill: no u are a weeaboo
Bob: No I'm otaku and proud
by sylveon November 24, 2013
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A loser or a nerd. Someone who is so consumed by anime they think it is cool.
If you like anime, you are an otaku
by Xxxjojobean420xxx June 25, 2020
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An even sadder version of a Weeaboo
"So i ask John if he's a weeaboo and he said UM OMG its call being otaku!"
by Koler2000 February 15, 2017
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Means "Nerd" in Japanese.
People who don't know it call themselves otakus because they love anime and they're addicted to it.
Like weeaboos,for an example,they love anime too much.

This isn't anything good if you're trying to use it when you know its meaning.

What it means is an Japanese Nerd.
He has been calling himself an "otaku" for a half year now. He still didn't realize at all it means a Nerd,in the Japanese genres.
by Lyu / Nyu July 11, 2015
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