宅男

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Chinese

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residence male
trad. (宅男)
simp. #(宅男)
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Etymology

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(zhái) (from Japanese お宅 (otaku)) + (nán, “man”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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宅男

  1. (neologism, slang) (male) nerd; homebody

Usage notes

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  • The original intended meaning reflected the derogatory nature of the original Japanese word. However, many men have begun to use 宅男 in a self-deprecating or slightly humorous way when referring to themselves.
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