English–Japanese

“geek” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiotaku

Example

彼はアニメのオタクです。kare wa a ni me no o ta ku de su

He is an anime geek.

Illustration for オタク (geek)

How to say “geek” in Japanese

“Geek” in Japanese is オタク (otaku).

Describes a person with an unusually deep and detailed interest in a particular subject or hobby.

Full entry for オタク: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with オタク

その店にはオタク向けの商品が多いです。so no mise ni wa o ta ku mu ke no shō hin ga ō i de su

That store has many products for geeks.

Tips for using オタク

  • In English, otaku often means an anime or manga fan, while Japanese オタク (otaku) can describe a deeply devoted enthusiast in many different fields.

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