What Does OTAKU Mean?
The Quick Answer
OTAKU means "Nerd."More Observations...
Otaku is a Japanese word that means something similar to "nerd" in English. Otaku is typically used when referring to obsessive fans of anime and manga. Otaku is generally considered critical and insulting. However, like nerd, it is a label worn with pride by some people.Image for OTAKU
When I write OTAKU, I mean this:
"Nerd"
Summary of Key Points
We have summarized the key points in the table below:| OTAKU | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Nerd |
| Type: | Word |
| Guessability: |  4: Difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Example of OTAKU Used in a Text
OTAKU
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