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oshikatsu
What does oshikatsu mean?
The whole range of fan activities devoted to supporting one's oshi — buying merch, attending events, streaming content and generally cheering them on, sometimes as a lifestyle and spending priority.
"Half her paycheck goes to oshikatsu — concerts, goods, the lot."
Origin
Japanese 推し活 (oshikatsu), combining oshi 'the one you support' with katsu 'activity'.
Frequently asked questions
What does oshikatsu mean?
It's the whole range of fan activities devoted to supporting your oshi — buying merch, attending events, streaming content and cheering them on.
Where does oshikatsu come from?
It combines oshi ('the one you support') with katsu ('activity'), literally 'oshi activity'.
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