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otaku

Syllabification: (o·ta·ku)
Pronunciation: /ōˈtäko͞o/

Definition of otaku

noun (plural same)

  • (in Japan) a young person who is obsessed with computers or particular aspects of popular culture to the detriment of their social skills.

Origin:

Japanese, literally 'your house', alluding to the reluctance of such young people to leave the house

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