Global Japanese Words

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: Jisshaka (実写化): When Manga or Anime Becomes Live Action

2026/8/16

実写化 means adaptation with live actors. Use it for the adaptation process, not for an original live-action production.

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: Tsuujouban (通常版): Reading “Regular Edition” on Japanese Products

2026/8/16

通常版 means the standard product version. Check the listed extras rather than assuming that the standard edition is incomplete.

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: Nui (ぬい): Why Fans Use This Short Form for Plushies

2026/8/16

ぬい is fan-community shorthand. The shortened form belongs mainly to fan talk; ぬいぐるみ remains the neutral word for a stuffed toy.

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: Taku-kosu (宅コス): When “Home Cosplay” Fits

2026/8/16

What 宅コス includes. The deciding context is whether the cosplay is being done at home, not the cosplayer’s skill level.

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