TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

OTAKU [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2023-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Recreation
CONT

Some feel that otaku carries the sense of "reclusive and potentially dangerous," while others think it could mean "mostly harmless and quirky." In truth, the word's meaning has shifted multiple times in recent memory.

OBS

otaku: term that usually designates a person with a marked interest in japanese culture, mainly anime, manga, video games, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie des loisirs
CONT

Malgré le fait que le mot «otaku» soit souvent employé sur les forums et occasionnellement par des journalistes, sa définition n'est pas clairement établie. Ainsi, ce terme peut à la fois être utilisé positivement par les personnes qui font partie de ce mouvement ou d'une façon péjorative par leurs détracteurs.

OBS

otaku : terme qui désigne généralement une personne ayant un fort intérêt dans la culture japonaise, plus particulièrement dans les animes, mangas, jeux vidéo, etc.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: