オタク
otaku
Translations
1.
geek
2.
nerd
Notes
The term 'otaku' originally referred to someone with an intense interest in a particular hobby or subject, often related to anime or manga. It can have both positive and negative connotations depending on the context. In Japan, it may imply social awkwardness, while internationally, it is often embraced as a badge of honor among fans of Japanese pop culture.
Tags
#anime
#culture
#hobby
Examples
彼はアニメのオタクです。
Kare wa anime no otaku desu.
He is an anime geek.
オタク文化は日本で人気があります。
Otaku bunka wa Nihon de ninki ga arimasu.
Otaku culture is popular in Japan.
彼女はゲームのオタクだ。
Kanojo wa geemu no otaku da.
She is a gaming nerd.