Otaku

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /əʊˈtɑːkuː/, əʊ̯ˈtʰɑːkuː
• US IPA: /oʊˈtÉ‘ku/, oʊ̯ˈtÊ°É‘ku

Origin

From Japanese おたく. Originally refers to one's household. Considered pejorative when used in Japanese.

Full definition of otaku

Noun

1. (fandom) One with an obsessive interest in something, particularly anime or manga.