word
Japanese
otaku
oh-TAH-koo
oʊˈtɑːkuːListen
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Syllable breakdown
otaku
Dictionary meaning
A person with obsessive interests, particularly in anime and manga; in Japan often has a negative connotation of social isolation.
History and origin
Japanese — originally 'your house/home', later slang for an obsessive fan.
Common mispronunciations
OH-tah-koooh-TAK-oo
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