haibane

A haibane is a winged, angel like person who lives in the town of Guri. The word comes from the anime Haibane Renmei by yoshitoshi ABe sic. A haibane is born, fully grown, from a huge cocoon, with no memory of who they are or where they came from. They are then given a halo which floats above their head and, violently and painfully, grow small wings (about 3 or 4 foot wingspan). Eventually a Haibane has their "Day of Flight" which comes with no warning. Without telling anyone they go to a shrine in the Western Woods and disappear. All that is left is a bright light which travels up towards the sky and a darkened halo.

Rakka is a newborn haibane and is still learning about the town of Guri.

by yatpay July 12, 2004

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haibai

Compact greeting excompassing both "Hi" and "Bye" in a single word.

To be used in online chat when it should be clear that there won't be any further discussion and the person who used it may go offline right away not to become available any time soon.

Your Friend is online.
Your Friend> haibai
Your Friend is offline.

by mau-haibai March 9, 2010

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