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Nanban (南蛮) is an old Japanese term meaning "southern barbarian(s)", referred to the Europeans who came to visit Japan around the 16th to 17th century. Most of them sailed to Japan from the south, and they didn't know the Japanese cultures and manners, so they were called "southern barbarians".

It can be compared to the term "Gaijin" in modern Japanese language.
Yamada: "Hey look at that gaijin eating ramen with a fork & a spoon, what a moron.
Tanaka: "Yeah, he's a fucking nanban"
Nanban by Romangelo April 5, 2019
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Nandana is the type of girl everyone wants to be around.
She is kind, funny , confident and athletic. she can be very annoying at times but that annoyingness just makes you love her even more. She is the most popular girl in

school and has a lot of friends but the most she cares about is her best friend and her boyfriend.
she laughs a lot and is HILARIOUS herself. She can be antisocial at points, but can be the life of the party.
A girl who is liked by many people but doesn't believe so.
She tends to fall for guys that are nowhere near good enough for her. falls in love for someone too soon and doesn't like being ignored or rejected by people who she thought were her friends and blames herself for everything but

still love herself in every way.
Nandana just walked past me!
Did you ask her out yet?

Nah...she’s so beautiful, she makes me nervous.
Nandana by smellyoniontoe December 9, 2021
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A crazy woman with passionate eyes and intense personality. Woman who can do anything for you but you need to be honest and loyal to her. And trust me its worth it
Nandana can help you explore yourself more
Nandana by CRocs007 March 4, 2020
Nandani is the most beautiful girl. She is smart, caring, intelligent and much more. She is funny too. Her smile makes everyone's day. She is the heart of the party. Without her everyone's day is incomplete. She never discriminates anyone or tease anyone. She is the friend everyone wants to have. She is best companion. She loves everyone. She is very adorable and cute too.
Girl1: Hey, will you come to the party tonight?
Girl2: Is Nandani coming, if she comes then only I will come
Girl3: Yeah me too, without her there Is no fun
Nandani by Nandani's friend June 2, 2019
Probably the most sweetest person you'll ever meet ! She's cute and probably gives you butterflies .

She has great taste in music and will always be self conscious about her weight. She wants to be your friend but, sometimes to shy to speak up.

get yourself a Nandana as a friend and I will promise you won't regret it.
Who's that?
that's Nandana, why?
I think I fell in love with her..
Nandana by smellyoniontoe December 9, 2021
A sweet girl. Often described as a girl with brownish black hair,tan skin. At first she might seem weird but when you get to know her she will happen to be a sweet and charming girl. She will be able to handle sarcasm but not compliments. Also she will be a shawn menses fan.
Your life cannot be complete without a nandana
Nandana by Guitarzrcool March 28, 2018
A Nice Person, Sometime he stutters, but deep inside he's a amazing person. If you know as a friend you will have good feelings and kindness. if you are his best friend he will give you his everything.
that person is so nandan
Nandan by monke3280937652 September 10, 2021
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