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Postby RidleyofZebes » Sat Jan 06, 2007 3:19 pm

I'm not exactly sure how to use this word. Is Anime used in conjunction with it, as in "Anime Otaku", or does the word Otaku account for the word anime in itself? Basically, I'm confused about this word, and need some help on how to use it. :dizzy:
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Postby Nate » Sat Jan 06, 2007 3:22 pm

The word otaku has nothing to do with anime. It is a term used to describe someone who is obsessed with anything to a dangerous degree. You can be an otaku for instant ramen, an otaku for model trains, or an otaku for business cards.
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Postby ChristianKitsune » Sat Jan 06, 2007 3:24 pm

Here in America, however, Otaku just means "Anime Fan" It's Japanese counterpart is more of an insult.
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Postby San_Hayashi » Sat Jan 06, 2007 3:26 pm

From dictionary.com

Main Entry: otaku
Part of Speech: n
Definition: an avid collector or enthusiast, esp. one who is obsessed anime, video games, or computer and rarely leaves home

I've seen it on shirts where it says 'Otaku' with like, an anime character, and I've seens shirts (but not limited too, lol) that says 'Anime Otaku' on it. I'm not sure it matters, though according to the dictionary, it could be video games or computer games, too. So I'd say Anime Otaku.
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Postby RidleyofZebes » Sat Jan 06, 2007 3:28 pm

Actually, the dictionary definition on Otaku pretty much covers everything for me.
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Postby ChristianKitsune » Sat Jan 06, 2007 3:29 pm

if you are here in America and you aren't in Japan, yesh!

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Postby RidleyofZebes » Sat Jan 06, 2007 3:33 pm

so could I call myself an otaku without being rude?

Anime IS my obsession, after all...
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Postby San_Hayashi » Sat Jan 06, 2007 3:34 pm

Yay! I'm just glad to help ^__^
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Postby RidleyofZebes » Sat Jan 06, 2007 3:34 pm

:red: Sorry my replies are popping up funny, my computers doing weird things right now...
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Postby San_Hayashi » Sat Jan 06, 2007 3:37 pm

Heh heh, that's alrighty. My dial-up makes my computer act all funny, too.
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Postby Tenshi no Ai » Sat Jan 06, 2007 3:47 pm

I've also seen "otaku" as another word to refer to one's house/home. So, it DOES have another meaning, just so you know^^ I believe I read that one in my pocket dictionary... can't remember :/
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Postby beau99 » Sat Jan 06, 2007 5:14 pm

FWIW (what I've experienced anyway) the ones that label themselves as otaku are the elitists who think that dubs and dub fans are stupid.

I stay away from them at all costs.
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Postby jon_jinn » Sat Jan 06, 2007 5:35 pm

San_Hayashi wrote:Heh heh, that's alrighty. My dial-up makes my computer act all funny, too.


i SERIOUSLY know how you feel. :cool: i have dial-up too.
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Postby Debitt » Sat Jan 06, 2007 5:50 pm

Otaku IS a Japanese word for house, which is where the slang began - one who doesn't leave their house, etc.

Personally I stay away from labelling myself an "otaku" because it DOES have a bad connotation elsewhere - doesn't matter if I'm in America or Japan, if I use the word I feel like I'd be carrying the connotation with it; also, the negativity has spread a bit to the US, from what I can tell. *shrugs*
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Postby San_Hayashi » Sat Jan 06, 2007 6:10 pm

i SERIOUSLY know how you feel. i have dial-up too.


I have evil AOL...and my current connection is at 50.6 kbs on a 56 kbs modem.

It seriously depresses me somtimes ;_;...but I've gotten used to it.

On another note, I don't really use the word 'Otaku' at all...mostly because I'm not nearly as obsessed as the term seems to imply.
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