otaku

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Definition of otaku in English English dictionary

One with an obsessive interest for something, particularly anime or manga

{i} (in Japan) young people who are so obsessed with computer technology and spend all their free time using computers to the point that it harms or damages their social skills

One with an obsessive interest, particularly anime or manga

Etymology

() From Japanese おたく (“geek, nerd”). Originally refers to one's household.