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husbando
What does husbando mean?
A male anime, game, or manga character that a fan adores enough to jokingly call their husband. The mirror image of 'waifu'.
"Levi has been her husbando since middle school."
Origin
A mock-Japanese coinage built by taking the English 'husband' and adding an '-o' ending to mirror the borrowed word 'waifu'. It spread on anime forums and image boards in the 2010s.
Frequently asked questions
What does husbando mean?
It's the male version of waifu — a fictional man, usually from anime, that a fan claims as their ideal partner.
Is husbando a real Japanese word?
Not really. It's a joke word made by sticking an '-o' on 'husband' to match the loanword 'waifu'.
What's the difference between waifu and husbando?
Waifu refers to a beloved female character and husbando refers to a beloved male character. Same energy, different gender.
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