Moe is a personal feeling, thus you could find whatever you want moe. Generally, it describes an infatuation with a girlish kind of cuteness however. The girl doesn't necessarily have to be a child however, it can also apply to a teenager or rarely even an adult, e.g. the deredere moments of a tsundere character for example.
The word cute captures an aspect of it, but cute doesn't necessarily imply moe, while moe almost always implies cute.
The word cute captures an aspect of it, but cute doesn't necessarily imply moe, while moe almost always implies cute.
by Ara Ara September 25, 2011
The new meaning of 'moe' is entirely caught up in issues surrounding hobbies and taste. Specifically, 'moe' means be attracted to a specific character or its specific partial element and to have a favor feeling toward it. 'Moe' suggests the condition of being infatuated with one character or thing and implies an image of someone burning with desire.
The picture becomes clearer when we hear the frequent use of 'moe' referring to specific elements or characteristics, such as 'weak girl moe,' 'young lady moe,' and 'glasses moe.' The meaning of 'glasses moe' refers to a taste that is taken with a character who wears glasses; furthermore, this taste fetishizes the feature itself of glasses-wearing. In this case, glasses are the 'moe' element.
The picture becomes clearer when we hear the frequent use of 'moe' referring to specific elements or characteristics, such as 'weak girl moe,' 'young lady moe,' and 'glasses moe.' The meaning of 'glasses moe' refers to a taste that is taken with a character who wears glasses; furthermore, this taste fetishizes the feature itself of glasses-wearing. In this case, glasses are the 'moe' element.
The sex industry comparison is just an example to introduce the fetish side of the "moe" feeling. However then, why do people enjoy Anime look character to be even falling in love?
Please imagine the feeling when you first liked somebody. The passion pops up inside of your brain and heart. This is not logical and unexplainable. And "moe" is a feeling very similar to this specific moment
Please imagine the feeling when you first liked somebody. The passion pops up inside of your brain and heart. This is not logical and unexplainable. And "moe" is a feeling very similar to this specific moment
by KrisLivitY March 25, 2006
by Plvtinum June 24, 2014
Moe (mo'e/, pronounced "Mo-ay"/ literally 'budding', as with a plant) is a Japanese slang word originally referring to fetish for or love for characters in video games or anime and manga.
by Chris H., Pip R. October 17, 2006
If you ever meet a Moe he’s probably the goofiest, funniest, and kindest dude you ever met, at first he’s shy but then he Makes everyone laugh and smile.
by Anonymous November 08, 2019
A slang word originating from The Washington DC area, which is used in the same way as "yo" or "bro"
by Slayaisawesome May 18, 2018
Moe is probably one of the coolest people you've ever met in your life. Don't ever down play Moe because his dick is probably the biggest one you'll ever see in your life time. I mean this dude hast he dick size of a Greek sex god. He once smacked a sword with his dick and the sword shattered into pieces. Do not fear because his dick was still operational. One day Moe will appear again and shatter these little demon thots and be crowed the Destroyer of insides.
by Yoinkey April 24, 2019