Weeaboo

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A weeaboo is a slang term often used on the internet to describe someone who is overly obsessed with Japanese culture and tries to imitate it excessively, despite not being Japanese themselves. This term is often used humorously or as a way to mock those who take their love for Japanese culture to extreme levels.

Examples:

– A: Did you see Marks new collection of anime figures? He has like a hundred!
B: Yeah, he’s such a weeaboo. He spends all his money on merchandise and tries to speak Japanese, but he’s never been to Japan.

– X: I just got back from my trip to Japan, it was amazing!
Y: That’s awesome! I’m studying the language and culture, but I still have so much to learn. I don’t want to be seen as a weeaboo, you know?

In sentence 1, person B uses the term “weeaboo” to express mockery towards person A’s excessive obsession with anime figures and their behavior of imitating Japanese culture without actually having any connection to it.

In sentence 2, person Y acknowledges their interest in Japanese culture but also expresses a desire to avoid being perceived as a weeaboo, indicating a self-awareness of the term’s negative connotations.

Synonyms:
Otaku, Japanophile, Japan-obsessed, Anime fanatic, Japan fan, Anime lover
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