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itasha
What does itasha mean?
A vehicle covered in decals, paint and artwork of anime, manga or game characters — especially cute girls. The name self-mockingly acknowledges how 'cringe' or wince-inducing it can look.
"An itasha wrapped in waifu decals rolled into the con parking lot."
Origin
Japanese 痛車 (itasha), literally 'painful car', a pun on 'itai' (painful/cringe).
Frequently asked questions
What is an itasha?
An itasha is a car covered in decals and artwork of anime, manga or game characters — especially cute girls.
Why is it called a 'painful car'?
The name 痛車 puns on 'itai' (painful/cringe), self-mockingly acknowledging how wince-inducing the flashy anime wrap can look.
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