When gibberish sounds like Japanese instead. Usually happens after watching anime in Japanese for a prolonged period of time. Goes away after a day or two.
by Jigoku-Shonen January 25, 2010
Get the Otaku Ear mug.In Japan: an otaku is someone without a social life whatsoever and is an insult of the highest regard. There is a negative stigma associated to the phrase otherwise that involves a Japanese murderer who killed women because "they didn't have smooth faces like women in anime."
In America: a badge of honor worn by fans of anime, in lieu of simply calling themselves anime fans. Overused slang that has lost its meaning to many fanboys and fangirls.
In America: a badge of honor worn by fans of anime, in lieu of simply calling themselves anime fans. Overused slang that has lost its meaning to many fanboys and fangirls.
In Japan: "With the amount of pornography that man buys, it's no wonder they consider him a disgusting otaku."
In America: "Dude, I love Sailor Moon and Utena because they have lesbians in it. I'm such an otaku! ^___^"
In America: "Dude, I love Sailor Moon and Utena because they have lesbians in it. I'm such an otaku! ^___^"
by Maikeru November 28, 2003
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When someone who is not an Otaku but fond of anime/manga feels the need to buy everything related to their favorite anime/manga once it goes out of print. Usually due to a fear of an extreme increase in price.
Oh shit, Bandai dropped Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, I better buy all the DVD from Amazon before their value increases. My Otaku Itch is acting up.
by Anyon September 5, 2013
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a person who is obsessive or overly-concerned with Japanese culture, specifically (but not limited to): anime, schoolgirls, hentai etc.
a person who is obsessive or overly-concerned with Japanese culture, specifically (but not limited to): anime, schoolgirls, hentai etc.
by justicewillprevail November 4, 2014
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Get the Otaye mug.A person who watches a lot of anime, reads a lot of manga, or both. May stay up late at night to fill their otaku needs.
by LopiSnas October 3, 2016
Get the Otaku mug.Otaku is rooted from the Japanese word オタク and can be used in many different ways the most common is refers to someone who is obsessed with Japanese culture specifically in Manga, Anime, Cosplay and such, The Japanese definition of Otaku is a nerd or weirdo.
"Gosh, Miranda Sings is such an otaku she is always watching some form of Anime."
"Look at him he is such an Otaku always playing with Pokemon trading cards."
"Look at him he is such an Otaku always playing with Pokemon trading cards."
by Ihatetofu March 6, 2017
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