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miriota
What does miriota mean?
A fan with deep, encyclopaedic knowledge of weapons, military history, tactics and hardware, especially as depicted in anime and games.
"Ask the resident miriota — he'll tell you every rifle in the show."
Origin
Japanese ミリオタ (miriota), a contraction of 'military otaku'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a miriota?
A miriota is a military otaku — a fan with deep, encyclopaedic knowledge of weapons, military history, tactics, and hardware, especially as depicted in anime and games.
Where does the word miriota come from?
It's a Japanese contraction of 'military otaku' (ミリオタ), combining the abbreviation for 'military' with 'otaku', meaning an obsessive enthusiast.
What does a miriota know about?
They tend to have detailed knowledge of firearms, vehicles, tactics, and military history, and can often identify the exact real-world weapons featured in a show.
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