A Japanese abbreviation for "YAmanashi, Ochinashi, Iminashi" which translates to "without climax, without resolution, without meaning," and by the Japanese definition refers to unofficial comic books (doujinshi) that support a non-official, homosexual (male/male) couple and are very explicit.
In English terms, however, the word is much more broad and can refer to anything with any homosexual(only male/male) or boy's love themes in anime and manga, sometimes even expanding to non-anime/manga works, but often in connection with fanfiction.
It is important to note that although the word 'homosexual' has been mentioned quite a bit in this definition, much of Japanese yaoi manga, as with most BL (boy's love) manga, cannot truly be considered homosexual content. This is because the men/boys in the comic, although often clearly represented in a relationship together (usually physical in nature), are in fact not homosexual, but show a deep romantic connection only to the one man they are portrayed as in love with. (Although this is not ALWAYS the case.)
In English terms, however, the word is much more broad and can refer to anything with any homosexual(only male/male) or boy's love themes in anime and manga, sometimes even expanding to non-anime/manga works, but often in connection with fanfiction.
It is important to note that although the word 'homosexual' has been mentioned quite a bit in this definition, much of Japanese yaoi manga, as with most BL (boy's love) manga, cannot truly be considered homosexual content. This is because the men/boys in the comic, although often clearly represented in a relationship together (usually physical in nature), are in fact not homosexual, but show a deep romantic connection only to the one man they are portrayed as in love with. (Although this is not ALWAYS the case.)
"I hope that new Naruto/Sasuke doujin comes in soon, I'm afraid I'm suffering from a bit of yaoi withdrawl."
"Did you see that new Frodo/Sam yaoi fic? It was pure smut from start to finish."
"Did you see that new Frodo/Sam yaoi fic? It was pure smut from start to finish."
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girl 1: *posts on a message board* Anyone want to roleplay some tentacle yaoi
*5 minutes later*
Inbox: you have 50 new messages
*5 minutes later*
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by Eric Hoskins February 8, 2007
Get the yaoin' out mug.1. When two female/male crossplayers make out, or do yaoi/ yuri-ish things.
2. There's a girl crossplaying a guy, and makes out with another guy and vice versa
2. There's a girl crossplaying a guy, and makes out with another guy and vice versa
Femme squall walks up to femme Seifer and they make out. Man Fay walks up to Sailor Bubba and makes out. Thats yaori
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by Anonymous August 16, 2003
Get the yaoming mug.Yaoi (YAH-OH-EE): 'Yaoi' is a Japanese term meaning 'boy sex,' or sex between two males. It is largely seen in various Anime, Manga, and fanwork, and has become a rather flexible term. It is usually mistaken for Shounen-Ai, or 'boy love'.
"What, 'Gravitation'? I heard that comic book is all yaoi..."
"There's some great yaoi fanfics on this site, check it out!"
Etcetera...
"There's some great yaoi fanfics on this site, check it out!"
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