oppa in Japanese
oppa in Japanese is オッパ — oppa means a Korean term used by a woman to affectionately address an older brother or close older male friend.
oppa in Japanese
オッパ
Pronounced: oppa
(manhwa, women's speech) An affectionate term of address for an older brother or somewhat older man.
What does "oppa" mean?
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noun A Korean term used by a woman to affectionately address an older brother or close older male friend.
"She always calls her boyfriend "oppa" even though they're the same age in Western terms."
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noun A male celebrity or idol admired by younger female fans.
"Fans screamed when their favorite oppa took the stage."
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oppa in a sentence
- She always calls her boyfriend "oppa" even though they're the same age in Western terms.
- Fans screamed when their favorite oppa took the stage.
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What is "oppa" in Japanese?
"oppa" in Japanese is オッパ. oppa means: A Korean term used by a woman to affectionately address an older brother or close older male friend.
How do you pronounce オッパ?
"oppa" in Japanese is オッパ, pronounced "oppa".
How do you use "oppa" in a sentence?
Example: "She always calls her boyfriend "oppa" even though they're the same age in Western terms." In Japanese, "oppa" is オッパ.
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