CultureEssayEtymologyJapanese traditionSlangUncorrected Toru Sep 18, 2023Jan 01, 2024 creepy, enthusiastic fans, fandom, fave, Genkai Otaku, nerd, oshi, otaku, rationality, slang term Genkai Otaku (限界オタク – Excessive Otaku) Genkai Otaku 限界オタク A few days ago, I introduced the term oshi (推し), which means “my fave.” 先日、”my fave” を意味する「推し」という言葉を紹介しました。 Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyJapanese traditionKanjiSlangUncorrected Toru Sep 13, 2023Jan 01, 2024 Derivatives, fandom, Hako oshi, Idol, Japan, oshi, Oshikatsu, Promote, support, Youth culture Oshi (推し – My Fave): Part 2 Oshi: Part 2 推し Part 2 The term oshi (推し – “my fave”) is widely used among young people in Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyIdiomJapanese traditionSlangUncorrected Toru Sep 12, 2023Jan 01, 2024 anime, favorite, ichioshi, idol group, Japan, manga, member, oshi, oshimen, recommend Oshi (推し – My Fave): Part 1 Oshi 推し If you have a particular favorite member in an idol group or character in an anime, that is Read More