moe
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Noun — An intense, often fetishistic fondness for fictional characters from anime, manga, or video games.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese moe (萌え), literally "budding" or "sprouting," from the verb moeru, "to bud" or "sprout."
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What does “moe” mean?
The word “moe” means an intense, often fetishistic fondness for fictional characters from anime, manga, or video games. In plain terms, a Japanese pop-culture term for an intense, often innocent-seeming affection for a fictional character's cuteness.
How do you pronounce “moe”?
“Moe” is pronounced MOH-ay (/ˈmoʊ.eɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “moe” in a sentence?
Here is “moe” used in a sentence: “Fans online argued over which anime character best represented moe.”
What part of speech is “moe”?
Depending on how it is used, “moe” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “moe” come from?
The word “moe” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese moe (萌え), literally "budding" or "sprouting," from the verb moeru, "to bud" or "sprout.".
Is “moe” a common word?
“Moe” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “moe” have?
“Moe” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an intense, often fetishistic fondness for fictional characters from anime, manga, or video games.