宅男
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Chinese[edit]
residence | male | ||
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trad. (宅男) | 宅 | 男 | |
simp. #(宅男) | 宅 | 男 |
Etymology[edit]
宅 (zhái) (from Japanese お宅 (otaku)) + 男 (nán, “man”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
宅男
Usage notes[edit]
- 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.