weeaboo noun informal someone who is obsessed with Japanese culture such as games and anime
I mean, people can play whatever they want to play, but as as long as weeaboos are a profitable demographic we’re going to keep getting more sexualized preteen girls/ fan service games. [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ 04 October 2015]
Otaku vs Weeaboo. Which term should you use if you’re a fan of Japanese cultures and subcultures? [hectormadrigal.com 14 October 2015]
robata noun a Japanese cooking method in which food is cooked on skewers over hot charcoal
We will also have a huge robata grill, so there will be barbecue elements too. [GQ (UK men’s magazine) November 2015]
character bento noun a style of Japanese food for lunch boxes, in which portions are designed or decorated to look like people or characters from
books, movies, etc
‘When I began making character bento, it was actually a spur of the moment decision, an attempt to combine two things that I love – kawaii culture and cooking.’ [http://www.bbc.co.uk/ 26 October 2015]
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Excuuuse me, but Weeabo is a web site famous around the world for being state-controlled by Chinese social media. That said, I reject all claims cited in this message.
Hi, I think you’re thinking of Sina Weibo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sina_Weibo
As far as we’re aware, there’s no connection between this and ‘weeaboo’, which relates to Japanese culture.
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Sorry, Can someone tell me what is the difference between Otaku and Weeabo? I can’t understand the definiton.
i agree to all of this since i watch anime
Hi,It’ d be highly appreciated if you leave the exact pronounciation of each word.some of new words pronounciations are obscure.I dont know if they are an abbreviation or acronym form.
Including the pronunciation would be great!