moe in Japanese
moe in Japanese is 萌え — moe means an intense, often fetishistic fondness for fictional characters from anime, manga, or video games.
moe in Japanese
萌え
Pronounced: moe
(fandom slang) Strong interest in, and especially fetishistic attraction towards, fictional characters in anime, manga, video games, and/or similar media.
What does "moe" mean?
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noun An intense, often fetishistic fondness for fictional characters from anime, manga, or video games.
"Fans online argued over which anime character best represented moe."
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adj Cute or adorable in the specific style associated with anime and manga characters.
"The character was drawn in an exaggeratedly moe style, with huge eyes."
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noun (slang) A close friend.
"He's been my moe since we were kids."
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moe in a sentence
- Fans online argued over which anime character best represented moe.
- The character was drawn in an exaggeratedly moe style, with huge eyes.
- He's been my moe since we were kids.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "moe" in Japanese?
"moe" in Japanese is 萌え. moe means: An intense, often fetishistic fondness for fictional characters from anime, manga, or video games.
How do you pronounce 萌え?
"moe" in Japanese is 萌え, pronounced "moe".
How do you use "moe" in a sentence?
Example: "Fans online argued over which anime character best represented moe." In Japanese, "moe" is 萌え.
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