Non-asian people who know or learn Japanese only to be able to participate in the culture. Usually non-professional or hoping to get a job related to Japanese (translator, teacher, etc). See also: Weeaboo (but usually has more cultural and language knowledge than a typical one).
Don't come to the Languages Building, some nihongopniks are always using the tables to play Mahjong.
by urbainchao999 February 22, 2023