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  2. Glossary of anime and manga - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 16 January 2025. An overview of common terms used when describing manga/anime related medium. Part of a series on Anime and manga Anime History Voice acting Companies Studios Original video animation Original net animation Fansub Fandub Lists Longest series Longest franchises Manga History Publishers ...

  3. List of gairaigo and wasei-eigo terms - Wikipedia

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    Gairaigo are Japanese words originating from, or based on, foreign-language, generally Western, terms.These include wasei-eigo (Japanese pseudo-anglicisms).Many of these loanwords derive from Portuguese, due to Portugal's early role in Japanese-Western interaction; Dutch, due to the Netherlands' relationship with Japan amidst the isolationist policy of sakoku during the Edo period; and from ...

  4. Category:Japanese words and phrases - Wikipedia

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    Please keep this category purged of everything that is not actually an article about a word or phrase. See as example Category:English words . Wikimedia Commons has media related to Japanese-language words and phrases .

  5. Japanese wordplay - Wikipedia

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    11 can be read as "wan-wan", which is commonly used in Japan as an onomatopoeia for a dog barking. 16 can be read as "hi-ro", Hiro being a common Japanese given name. 16 is also a common age for anime and manga protagonists [citation needed] (i.e., heroes). 26 can be read as "fu-ro" (風呂), meaning "bath".

  6. Moe (slang) - Wikipedia

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    Moe (萌え, Japanese pronunciation: ⓘ), sometimes romanized as moé, is a Japanese word that refers to feelings of strong affection mainly towards characters in anime, manga, video games, and other media directed at the otaku market. Moe, however, has also gained usage to refer to feelings of affection towards any subject.

  7. Glossary of sumo terms - Wikipedia

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    List of sumo wrestlers according to rank for a particular grand tournament, reflecting changes in rank due to the results of the previous tournament. It is written out in a particular calligraphy (see sumō-ji) and usually released on the Monday 13 days prior to the first day of the tournament. Banzuke-gai (番付外) 'Outsider to the list'.

  8. Category:Japanese sex terms - Wikipedia

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  9. Glossary of Shinto - Wikipedia

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    ' medicine ball ') – Originating from ancient Japanese culture, kusudama were used for incense and potpourri; possibly originally being actual bunches of flowers or herbs. They are now typically used as decorations or as gifts. Kuwabara kuwabara (桑原桑原, lit. ' mulberry field ') – A phrase used in the Japanese language to ward off ...